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Stimming in class

piggy1401

Today has been a hard day. Another student complained about my stimming in class because it was too distracting and was stopping them from focusing. I’ve been asked to stop by my teacher.

I’m not sure how to feel. I went to the lesson today but left after a couple of minutes because I felt uncomfortable knowing that people didn’t really want me there.

I don’t really want to go to the lesson anymore, is that understandable or am I being silly?

Alisha xx

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  • Hi, you really shouldn’t be made to feel uncomfortable for being autistic, stimming is quite normal for us. Your school  needs to be more supportive, it is World Autism Acceptance Week. Does school know you are autistic? Do you have a friend who will support you, there should be pastoral care to talk to and help. We shouldn’t have to hide but one trick is to sit at the back of the class, less people can see your stimming, it’s wrong and people do need to be more supportive. Try to attend the lesson, if needed go off to the toilets or a cloakroom and stim, again you shouldn’t have to do this but be assured, school doesn’t last forever. I’m older and thought schools had really moved on with being more inclusive. Sending you a virtual high five, Easter break is around the corner! 

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  • Hi, you really shouldn’t be made to feel uncomfortable for being autistic, stimming is quite normal for us. Your school  needs to be more supportive, it is World Autism Acceptance Week. Does school know you are autistic? Do you have a friend who will support you, there should be pastoral care to talk to and help. We shouldn’t have to hide but one trick is to sit at the back of the class, less people can see your stimming, it’s wrong and people do need to be more supportive. Try to attend the lesson, if needed go off to the toilets or a cloakroom and stim, again you shouldn’t have to do this but be assured, school doesn’t last forever. I’m older and thought schools had really moved on with being more inclusive. Sending you a virtual high five, Easter break is around the corner! 

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