Published on 12, July, 2020
I am about to start my pgce year through university. I’ve been asked whether I give permission for my university to pass on details of my diagnosis to my placement schools but I don’t know if I should. Obviously this shouldn’t be the way but I am so scared of facing adversity due to my diagnosis but equally I don’t want to deny support that may be available to me. Any advice?
Hello I don’t have any advice as I am not a teacher.
However, there is a book entitled ‘Learning from Autistic Teachers’ which may be helpful for you, it may include topics such as disclosing your autistic identity.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Learning-Autistic-Teachers-Neurodiversity-Inclusive-School/dp/1839971266?nodl=1&dplnkId=405b4777-2df9-4023-a9cf-2025769c7a55
Good luck with your teaching ambitions!