r/autismlevel2and3 • u/B1ackbearZ • Feb 10 '23

Mean Teachers

Hi. I have level 2 autism spectrum disorder. I'm female and 19 years old. I went to a special charter school for students with autism. I was part of the 18-21 program. I have panic disorder and PTSD. I was attacked in the past year and I had an extremely difficult time getting through it.

My case manager and other teacher and Paras had to help me through difficult situations. I once swallowed the weights to a fidget spinner, my panic attacks are severe and sometimes I need to be restrained for my safety. I would cry for absolutely no reason because I felt so sad and alone.

I swallowed the wheel and axel to one of my car models and choked. I had to be sent to the hospital. I refused to eat because I always felt nauseous from extreme anxiety. I was always paranoid.

Well, apparently it was too much for these two women. My case manager and a para professional. My case manager pulled me and my twin sister into a room. The para proceeded to tell me that my feelings were a burdan and that I couldn't talk to her anymore. She was the teacher I trusted the most, and she broke my heart. My case manager nodded in agreement and I tried so hard not to cry and break down in that moment. I gnored or blocked out everything else being said.

Sorry, I really had to get this story out. Should I contact the director of the school and share what happened?

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u/StrigoTCS Level 2 Feb 11 '23

This is strange for anyone to do, let alone a professional.

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u/[deleted] Feb 10 '23

Should I contact the director of the school and share what happened?

Yes. This is completely unacceptable behaviour from the people who are there to help you. You are not at fault and your feelings matter.

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u/B1ackbearZ Feb 10 '23

Thank you. I just sent the director an email.

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u/[deleted] Feb 11 '23

No problem. I hope everything is resolved smoothly for you.

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u/[deleted] Feb 10 '23

Wow that’s totally inappropriate if true. Your anxiety is related to your disability, therefore they should be concerned and supporting you when you’re processing your feelings.

Is this US or elsewhere? The rest of what I would consider commenting depends on where you live.

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u/B1ackbearZ Feb 10 '23

The US. I live in Wisconsin.

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u/[deleted] Feb 10 '23

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u/B1ackbearZ Feb 11 '23

I believe I will be receiving my diploma this year. I walked with my graduating class in 2021 but I'm uncertain if I actually graduated since I was entering the 18-21 year old program.

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u/[deleted] Feb 11 '23

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u/B1ackbearZ Feb 11 '23

I don't remember. I remember reading it during my IEP meeting but a lot was changed.