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The best way to inform others of diagnosis

True self

Hi All,

I wondered if anyone has any advice on the best way to educate others on diagnosis. The reason I ask is that my daughter swims many hours a week and has been struggling getting to know her new coach. She trained 19 hours this week and that is extra and has been extra tired. 

She tried to explain that she was tired but does not always know how to get her point of view across. The coach told her to get out and when she felt singled out was unable to explain herself. We have only received a diagnosis recently and just coming to terms with it. Her coach said she can not act this way even with a label on it. 

He failed to respect that she has ASD and has difficulties. My husband and I have asked for a meeting and I am trying to work out what to say. I feel he is not respecting her difficulties and expects her to be like all the other girls. I am a little unsure how best to advocate in this situation and I want it to constructive.

many thanks for any advice. Xx

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  • Perhaps write up a check list of her difficulties, so that he has some idea. He's clearly clueless. Often times it's pure ignorance on the behalf of the tutor. If you can, keep it to two sides and give him a copy, it might spell it out for him. Include her explaination difficullties etc

    The trouble is, is that this pursuit is likely to be a key interest for her and she doesn't want it to become more challenging or anxiety provoking. It's obvious she's commited. It's not about being lazy as clearly she works hard toward her training, the teacher needs to know that she's not making excuses, but has a genuine limit.

    I hate to hear it when teachers give kids such a hard time. It's so unecessary. I hope you find some resolution. It's hard enough getting to know new tutors without having ignorance thrown in to boot. Keep us posted.

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  • Perhaps write up a check list of her difficulties, so that he has some idea. He's clearly clueless. Often times it's pure ignorance on the behalf of the tutor. If you can, keep it to two sides and give him a copy, it might spell it out for him. Include her explaination difficullties etc

    The trouble is, is that this pursuit is likely to be a key interest for her and she doesn't want it to become more challenging or anxiety provoking. It's obvious she's commited. It's not about being lazy as clearly she works hard toward her training, the teacher needs to know that she's not making excuses, but has a genuine limit.

    I hate to hear it when teachers give kids such a hard time. It's so unecessary. I hope you find some resolution. It's hard enough getting to know new tutors without having ignorance thrown in to boot. Keep us posted.

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