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What a meltdown

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My child had sports day today. He was called to do the relay race. Turned out they had too many children called up, so my child was left running back and fore trying to find a space for himself. Of course he didn't find one, as there was no space for him. 

Pasrents called out and the teacher told him to go and sit back down. 

If you have an autistic child, you're going to know the results of this. He had a meltdown, burst into tears and this later for 20 minutes or so, in front of his peers and parents. I was not happy with the teachers response at all, when I eventually had a chance to speak to the teacher, he just laughed and brushed it off. 

For my child who has aspergers, it was a BIG deal. Because he's so high functioning, it appears as if he should just 'grow a pair' and get over himself, however that's never goi2to happen. This is who he is.

Anyone else have experience of child meltdowns in this way? Anyone have experience of school teachers just 'not getting it'??.

Thanks

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  • I can recall many a time like that at school, but unfortunately in my day it was just a case of being told to get a grip and no sympathy. I thought things had changed these days. Obviously not. Disappointing... Sounds like your teacher needs some teaching... I would get some information together on how children with Aspergers struggle with things, print it off, put it in an envelope and pass it to your teacher and ask them to read it.

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  • I can recall many a time like that at school, but unfortunately in my day it was just a case of being told to get a grip and no sympathy. I thought things had changed these days. Obviously not. Disappointing... Sounds like your teacher needs some teaching... I would get some information together on how children with Aspergers struggle with things, print it off, put it in an envelope and pass it to your teacher and ask them to read it.

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  • in reply to I Am Who I Am

    Hi,  so sorry to hear about that experience for your son and you.  I dread those days that are different.  The no uniform day in particular !

    The teacher should have at least a very basic understanding of the children in their care and who needs additional support ànd what that support is.  I would use this opportunity to contact the senco and explain the situation and how it could be avoided. They should be understanding towards your son and be promoting that understanding throughout the school.  Maybe it could prompt a reminder for all the teaching staff and benefit all the children with additional Needs.  I’d definitely report the incident.  Good luck x