For several years, children PDD, High Functioning Autism, Asperger's Syndrome and Tourette's are mostly integrated in classes "normal." Indeed, despite their shortcomings, many of these children have the ability to pursue normal schooling, with some adaptations, aids and supports. Of course, it is cheaper to the system, but that is not important because more than anything, it allows our children to learn in society, rather than exclude them. In this way, they become more socially responsive and independent in this world they certainly never understand, but they have learned to live within. Everybody wins: the governments, parents and very importantly, our children.
The teacher does not receive systematic record of the child. Difficult to help a child to walk if we do not know who he is and where he comes! Allow several weeks after school to return the said case is nonsense! Like set up a response plan in mid-December! We can not let an autistic in a vacuum! Moreover, it raises a serious lack of communication between management, teachers (one of the best resources is the teacher of the year before) and specialists. What is the purpose of having a rib if you do not mention it and if it does not explain these consequences quickly to the right people??
The teacher has a general education on the potential problem of children in schools. There is talk of ADHD, child abuse, foster care, dyslexic, etc.. Other diseases, such as those mentioned at the beginning of the article and more (!) Are given in a voluntary training offered annually by the school board. They are not part of their December and are not mandatory, even for specialized educators involved in a child affected by either of them! And they need help.
The spray needs stability more than anything. He reacts badly to changes in routines. Well ... Tom had 3 special educators .... Since the beginning of the year ... 3! Cheers stability! Specialized, but how? None of the educators called "specialized" knew Asperger Syndrome. Which they can not behave as they should be adequate. Add to that a closure of their own ... Is it not written "1000 children Asperger syndrome in 1000? "flexibility of mind is vital ... Tom and I no longer believe either.
March 2010, I'm disappointed .. . I still am fighting for that Tom can do his homework at school (I even suggested that I come and support him!), he can resume or continue an examination not completed within the time required, even if it must be delivered to another day, it is not "punished" when it did not finish his homework, but it resumed in the classroom, during dinner, recreating!. A person familiar with Asperger Syndrome knows all this and not oppose it. And Thomas could then really Focuss on their learning ...
Today, Thomas can give important information to the consequences in the classroom, something he has worked hard to acquire in recent years (the aspis have little or no empathy, including to themselves). It is often surly at home. And there is perhaps not the end as soon as Mrs A wants, it will resume its place, Mrs C has the official status of successor.
HISTORY OF LADIES A, B AND C
Mrs A : The first teacher of Thomas did not have his record when we met, three weeks after classes begin. I do not understand why my son did not want to go to school, until I know that Mrs A was acting with him as with a child with conduct disorder.: Authoritarian tone of voice, breaking character , obligation to complete its work in time to have a beautiful handwriting, etc. ... It's me who told him she was the condition of my son during our first meeting. "Asperger's?" She said. I have therefore given I put the folder that generally people who have to manage Thomas without knowing what it is. And things have improved slightly. Unfortunately, she had already lost the confidence of Tom. And I had put so much energy to soften to the idea of having a specific contact person (someone else has demystified!), Who would be there for him ... After several discussions - the poor lady! She did not understand what to do with Tom. - I made the decision to act, a movement that has remained a decision because Mrs A requested a leave an indefinite period on the death of his mother. Hurry! fast! Need to find someone!
Mrs B Mrs B! no special education teacher, she took over on the spot pending the return of Mrs A. It deals mainly with "Diner" at school. She has several children in school with mine since she knows they enter school. Good news! She knows the way Tom! Having the experience of Mrs. A, I quickly met Mrs B to make sure she knew the Tom pathology. Hey no! Once again, I commend my famous case. Mrs B information, read, search and fumbles to adapt its interventions to the unique character of Tom. And it worked! She certainly had the advantage of knowing before his medication and had therefore watched outside his journey and evolution. Time passed. January arrived and Mrs A did not return. The director has made the request for an official replacement are temporary - always! - Mrs A. And Mrs B, despite a degree does not exist, really helped Tom, securing and advancing in their learning both academically and socially, was replaced.
Here is what happened to Mrs C : Again, I have requested a meeting. The lady, this time, the case between Thomas mains.Ouf! She does not know Asperger's Syndrome, but has followed a child with Tourette Syndrome. Although fundamentally different (t apping , aggressiveness, etc..), I was reassured: it must have a certain openness, adaptability.
What a disappointment! It certainly has some knowledge, but with a lack of openness and adaptation. The result is far from satisfactory.
Result? Thomas was no longer progressing. His social skills (organization, confidence, etc. ..) have stagnated as its academic learning. His speech about school at home is now the I-me-care less. That's what I see the house from school. Mrs C is not responsible for the situation. It is likely that Tom does not show signs at school. As for me, it is also part of the victims of the system ... And talk half the time falls between two stools, management saw Thomas as a "miracle" (based on the behavioral difference between before and after the arrival of medication .)...
It was not tutoring that is expected. Despite this, he obtained scores between 65 and 75% Imagine if he had the proper guidance!
Here is the result direct combination of education and specialized unsuited to their estate. Consequences that leaves an indelible mark ....
