Autistic Child voted out of Class

[smokey the elder]

That was a despicable act, and the teacher needs to be held accountable. Just because someone's mind works differently than the "norm" (whatever the eff THAT is!) is no reason for that kind of treatment. What kind of message is she giving those impressionable 5-year olds?

[caseysmom]

My niece did not get diagnosed until both her parents died and she was 21, living with me and driving me insane! It is quite subtle if you are not aware of the disease.

[Suki Wingy]

Ugh, I know I had a bad kindergarden teacher, but she never kicked me out, geez! Asperger's is often times not diagnosed until kids are older, and high functioning kids really aren't too different from everyone else. I am high functioning Aspergers, meaning in only effects me a little bit, but I think diagnosing kids, especially so young with all of these minor psychological things really ups the chance of self fulfilling stereotypes.

[Karen]

As Suki Wingy pointed out, there is a whole spectrum of function related to Aspergers. Some people are very badly affected by it, and some people, you'd never know. That still does not excuse the teacher's despicable action.

[sparks19]

I went to highschool with a guy that had aspergers. it was apparent that he had this disorder but he was still allowed to be in a regular classroom and no one treated him like this teacher encouraged her class to treat him. he didn't NEED a special school. he did just fine in regular school with a little extra help at home and a study room period for extra help at school. AND... he was HAPPY go figure

[shepgirl]

I couldn't believe what I read. Of all the cruel acts this has to be the no.1. The school system should have fired that teacher on the spot. She should have her certificate revoked in the very least.
If the school doesn't act on this I would make a civil case out of this and sue her, the paren't are sure to win.

[darkpikachu02]

I have Tourette’s Syndrome, and when I hear about stories like this, I feel like wringing some necks and anybody who takes up for the teacher in this one is a million times more mental than the child with the disability. The teacher and the principal both need to be fired. The principal needs to be fired for allowing this type of stuff to go on. I was in regular classes throughout my K-12 school career and had graduated high school with a regular diploma just like the normal kids. I had volunteered to return to my high school as a coach of the Special Olympics high school basketball team after graduation. I am now an A+ certified PC technician running my own on call repair service through facebook. Man, I can’t stand these types of people.
Ben

[Sevaede]

I agree, Jessika. This woman is sick and twisted.

Both of my brothers (I also have an aunt, younger than myself, who is autistic) are autistic. One is very visibly so. The other has Aspergers and is a bit more noticeable than others with it. Meaning, if you saw him when he was in a *good* mood then you would not notice.