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As a family who just got told my son doesn’t meet eligibility criteria for NDIS early intervention last week by our local NDIS partner we feel deeply about this issue. I will not allow my child to become more disabled by removing the supports we have in place - at home after countless hours of research to provide better support for his needs, at his new school which we now pay for due to a terrible experience last year, in his community where we access autism friendly playgroups - just so NDIS can see he DOES have a developmental delay, he DOES require intensive and significant support which is documented in his OT report, his EAP and multiple assessments and screening tests. We are SO lucky to have his paediatrician appointment coming up and I have the privilege of being able to advocate for him. Not every family has the capacity, the mental health, the money, the time, the resources or access. Every child deserves to thrive!!!
Hannah supported: Our Schools Are in Crisis – Why Are We Still Ignoring Inclusive Education?I work in education. The problem I see is that we are trying to Squeeze these kids into classes that are too large and overwhelming, creating sensory overload and anxiety. Also, classrooms are too small without the ability to provide calm areas, sensory areas, movement breaks etc….
Teachers no matter how talented, can not possibly manage class sizes of over 24 kids - with a third of that class being diagnosed Neurodiverse, and possibly meet every child’s individual needs and IEPs… but this is the reality of what’s expected. Teachers are burning out and children’s needs can’t be met at these ratios.
Brianna supported: Our Schools Are in Crisis – Why Are We Still Ignoring Inclusive Education?Being a former teacher, I can see the change. It’s a disaster happening before our very eyes
Wendy supported: Our Schools Are in Crisis – Why Are We Still Ignoring Inclusive Education?Our children are being failed at every level. Teachers are not trained to understand neurodiversity and how to create a neuroaffirming environment so all children can be safe and learn to the best of their abilities.
Tara supported: Our Schools Are in Crisis – Why Are We Still Ignoring Inclusive Education?This issue is both a personal and professional one for me. As a teacher and parent to neurodivergent students, I have seen both sides and the struggle that is happening to many. Students being left in the corner because they can't access the learning. Teachers exhausted from making so many different adjustments in a full classroom. We need Federal mandates and reforms to ensure it doesnt matter what state you live in; you have access to inclusive education.
Millie Carr - supported: Our Schools Are in Crisis – Why Are We Still Ignoring Inclusive Education?I’m a teacher and the paperwork that we are completing under NCCD is unsustainable. I am working ridiculous hours. I’m burning out and fast!
I’m also a parent of a child with ASD and ADHD. There is still a narrative that exists around a lot of kids that they are “naughty,” rather than being neurodiverse.
I can tell you from both sides of the fence that teachers can make a child’s time at school happy or utter hell. It’s training, facilities and supports that make the difference for teachers. That ultimately makes it better for kids.
More settled kids at schools actually impacts their school life because they are then often more settled at home.
Parents of kids with autism are known to have the same level of stress as those in active combat. We don’t want kids going home to parents in a distressed state. It’s not fair on already stressed out parents.
All of our kids have the right to thrive at school, not just survive!
Fiona supported: Our Schools Are in Crisis – Why Are We Still Ignoring Inclusive Education?I'm a neurodivergent (ADHD and Autistic) Early Childhood Educator and Disability Support Worker.
I do not want to see neurodivergent children from my community go with unmet needs, as I know from personal experience that if I had the right support and understanding from a young age, I would have had far less childhood and adult trauma.
I've supported children through the transition from early education to primary school, and my mums best friend works as a principle at a school for children with disabilities. I've heard stories of how hard it is. People just feel like leaving, but then, they also feel like they have no choice but to stay, because who would the kids have if they left? Left over staff that don't understand them? That's too much pressure for someone to experience.
I've seen first hand the struggle teachers have and heard how understaffed and under-resourced schools are. There is not enough support in place, and having worked as an ISS (inclusion support) in early childhood, I can say without doubt that there is not enough staff to help each child and having me there as that one extra for a few extra children that need the support, there's never enough time to do everything that needs to be done.
I think all educators and teachers need to have this training. It should be universal. I find it really hard to work alongside other educators if they aren't neuroaffirming as I'm constantly trying to teach them how to understand not only me and my own workplace accomodations and my neurodivergent differences, but most importantly, I'm finding I'm having to be a strong advocate for the children so they are more easily understood.
Lastly, neurotypical learning outcomes in a teaching environment CAN be adapted for Neurodivergent children. And second lastly (because my ADHD brain just needs to say this bit too) Learning outcomes in all schools should be written for ALL CHILDREN, not just with neurotypicals in mind in the first place.
You have my complete support with this petition.
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