What School Really Did To Me As An Autistic ChildThe Reality Of Mainstream Education For Neurodivergent ChildrenSchool is a difficult place for Autistic and otherwise neurodivergent children. Even for those of us that find success, it can often feel like a trial by fire that sets the stage for a life of unreasonable expectations of ourselves and chronic Autistic burnout. In a previous piece I talked about some important neuroaffirming theory to guide educators on supporting their Autistic students. In this piece, I want to try and bridge the empathy divide and give a first hand account of what school was like for me, and how it contributed to a lifetime of mental health issues. This article forms part of my wider newsletter on Supporting Autistic people and is available in full for paid subscribers. Continue reading this post for free in the Substack app |
Tuesday, 17 June 2025
What School Really Did To Me As An Autistic Child
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