As we all know autism is getting a lot of press. Schools are trying to get on the ball an be more accommodating. G couldn't handle a big general ed kindergarten, so it was decided to try in in a 6:1:1 class. Well in our district the only opening was in a school that launched a new classroom this year. It is for autistic children a 6:1:1 classroom. That means 6 kids to 1 teacher, and 1 aide.
Well in theory the class should be great. Oh wait the teacher has next to nothing for sensory items. She brings in her own rice, stringing beads and any other sensory items that she can afford. When a child has a meltdown there are no safe rooms for them to go to. Oh and when a child melts down and has anger issues the schools response is to suspend them. Way to teach an autistic child how to cope.
Yep yeah for the school to have a classroom for autistic kids, but boo for no supports
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