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Teaching with autism

Bcfcforever55

Good evening all,

I have just been diagnosed with autism. I feel quite happy really because I used to do and feel certain ways and I actually have an answer now.

I have a meeting with my headteacher (boss) on Monday is there any teachers here please? When speaking before about potentially been autistic last week. He said I would be the first in the schools history and they are here to support me anyway possible.

I don't know what sort of reasonable adjustments would be good for me. I've looked into a quite space and also looking at requesting help during my PPA time to make sure I'm using the time effectively. Also. My HOD ( head of department) is very last minute and disorganised so I'm mentioning to her also and the head that actually I need to know these things in advance. (I feel this won't change her at all)

Can anyone else think of anything else or if you're a teacher what I could ask or think about please?

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  • Not quite a *teacher* teacher; i'm going to be starting my PGCE next year once I am home from training abroad. I can think of a few things that come to mind from my current experience teaching in Thailand:

    #1 Social Gatherings & Meetings. I'd wager there's a pretty significant chance you are going to be invited to events that are going to be sensory nightmares. I had to go to a Thai wedding yesterday and spent a significant amount of it outside because the lights were too bright and music was too loud for me to endure safely. If these are issues for you; you need to explain to your Head-teacher that you might not be able to be present for these kinds of events for their entire duration to avoid meltdowns etc.

    #2 Organisational Allowances. This one you've covered already, and you have my sympathies. I am dealing with basically *everything* being last minute here in Thailand and it drives me up the wall. You should stress this point as hard as you can that you want things brought to you as soon as possible. It might not lead to anything but there is no harm in trying. I'd also try to see if you can request more communication via emails/texts if that is easier as well if possible.

    #3 Communicative Differences. You sound like you're in a pretty good environment from what you've said but this one still should be made clear. Explain about stimming and eye contact when talking, and discuss ways to be as comfortable as you can in the office and classroom. 

    If I can think of more, I will let you know. I have difficulty recognising what things I actually need to prosper in my work environment myself so I am sure there are more things that are escaping me at the time of writing.

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  • Not quite a *teacher* teacher; i'm going to be starting my PGCE next year once I am home from training abroad. I can think of a few things that come to mind from my current experience teaching in Thailand:

    #1 Social Gatherings & Meetings. I'd wager there's a pretty significant chance you are going to be invited to events that are going to be sensory nightmares. I had to go to a Thai wedding yesterday and spent a significant amount of it outside because the lights were too bright and music was too loud for me to endure safely. If these are issues for you; you need to explain to your Head-teacher that you might not be able to be present for these kinds of events for their entire duration to avoid meltdowns etc.

    #2 Organisational Allowances. This one you've covered already, and you have my sympathies. I am dealing with basically *everything* being last minute here in Thailand and it drives me up the wall. You should stress this point as hard as you can that you want things brought to you as soon as possible. It might not lead to anything but there is no harm in trying. I'd also try to see if you can request more communication via emails/texts if that is easier as well if possible.

    #3 Communicative Differences. You sound like you're in a pretty good environment from what you've said but this one still should be made clear. Explain about stimming and eye contact when talking, and discuss ways to be as comfortable as you can in the office and classroom. 

    If I can think of more, I will let you know. I have difficulty recognising what things I actually need to prosper in my work environment myself so I am sure there are more things that are escaping me at the time of writing.

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