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#Autism: When teachers are the bullies

I wanted to share this video with you all. This video is by a man named Stuart Chaifetz and is in response to to his son Akian being bullied by his teachers at school. This is so important to watch because Stuart is making this public in order to shine the spotlight on what is happening to kids with Autism while at school. Obviously not all teachers and schools are a problem but Stuarts story is not uncommon at all and that’s really sad.

Please watch and share this video and help Stuart in his quest to end bullying. He is handling this very, very well and with a great deal of tact and class, which is much more than these teachers involved deserve. I have crazy mad respect for Stuart because not only is he taking the high road but also holding those involved accountable for their actions. 

I don’t know Stuart Chaifetz personally, but I don’t have to know him to understand and support his cause. As many of you know, Gavin and Emmett’s experience with the public school system was very similar to what Akian was subjected to by his cruel and heartless teachers, especially in Gavin’s case. This is very personal to me and I think it’s an eye opener to all parents, teachers and anyone that considers themselves a human being.

This type of cruelty is absolutely unacceptable and anyone involved in such abuse of children with special needs should not only be ashamed of themselves but also be prosecuted. That’s just my personal opinion.

Please watch and share. Below, please find all of Stuarts information.

Teacher/Bully: How My Son Was Humiliated and Tormented by his Teacher and Aide

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Rob Gorski

 

Rob Gorski

Father to 3 boys on the #Autism Spectrum. Author of lostandtired.com. I raise #Autism Awareness by creating dialogue and breaking the silence.

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The Personality and the Finger

all but my 3rd finger from left has a growth

Well, my Aspie got mad at someone in PE and flipped them off.  He had to go to the principals’ office for the rest of the class period.

When I confronted the school, last fall, about the student who was bullying their teacher, and getting away with it… they said “that is just her personality”.

So I said, that is just his personality.  But then I explained why that is his personality.

a response to the school:

I am not making excuses for my son.

You do know that he has been diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome, which
is a form of Autism.  His filter’s don’t work like yours and mine.

I agree that this was an appropriate punishment.

He lacks the social skills to understand that an immediate response is
not appropriate.  Although he has made great strides this year in the
area of social skills development, he has a long way to go.  I
appreciate your efforts in this area.

Tanner says the first thing that comes to mind.  That is his nature
and personality.  It is not always appropriate.  Much like a person
with Tourette’s Syndrome needs allowances for the things they say and
do, my son needs to have the same consideration.

I am not saying that what he did was ok. I am saying that our kids need to be held to the same standard. If it is just their personality….

 

 

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blessings and victories

David is really blessed to have such a great team looking out for him.

From therapists, to psychiatrists, respite providers to mentors, he has an incredible team of people looking out for his interests.

It is nice to know that we can count on these people to support us when we tell the school that what they are doing is wrong. Each professional and social worker has said “what the school is doing to him and your family, is wrong…”

It is discrimination against a child with special needs.

 

Today’s victory is brought to you by David.

I was working on our truck today.  Big red I call her.  She was overheating, so we ended up replacing the heater core.  Along the way, we replaced the thermostat, radiator hose, one heater hose and 2 fan belts.  Plus I made an extensive trip to a junk yard with my father looking for a water/coolant outlet, and parts for the interior.

Anyway, I was working on finding  a power steering leak, and needed someone to turn the steering wheel.  David volunteered.  He was so excited to have the chance to help dad that he was in the truck before I could say I didn’t think it was a good idea.  He helped me. 🙂  It was a good time.