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I know what it's like to be like those kids because I've been abused before. We've reached out to Blair Boyer with no solution. The principal was a master manipulator who discriminated against me. Ever since I graduated from that school, I've developed PTSD to the point where it hinders my ability to learn. It hindered me during my high school years due to the horrendous trauma I've faced. We need action immediately.
Anonymous supported: Call a Royal Commission into South Australian Primary and Secondary EducationAs a parent to our 4 year old son who is not neurodivergent, this is a big concern we have for him having to conform to sitting, listening and learning when he starts school next year. As a busy boy he needs to move his body, it helps with focus and learning and watching him develop at home we have concerns for how he will be treated at school next year. He will move, fidget, seek sensory feedback through moving, touching others. This is such an important petition that is so very needed for neurodivergent children, but also for our non neurodivergent kids so schools can look at the benefits for ALL kids to have the bumper model in place. Thank you for putting this together! I hope you continue to inspire
Joel supported: Require Schools to Replace Whole Body Listening with Inclusive Listening MethodsThe amount of nervous energy and emotional exhaustion it takes to sit still and focus on class left my daughter desperately wanting to avoid school completely. It was only once diagnosed and we understood, did we change her mode of learning to online for the last few years of her school career. She suddenly turned into a high achiever and this continued into university. A stark contrast to a few years ago when she barely attended school and came home drained and exhausted. The daily hypervigilance took all her energy, and she had no reserves left to absorb new information! Teachers assumed she was incapable or lazy. Her self-esteem plummeted. Please understand that not all brains absorb information the same way!
Cami supported: Require Schools to Replace Whole Body Listening with Inclusive Listening MethodsBelonging starts with inclusion. Only when students feel safe to be themselves, and are accepted as their true selves, can they feel belonging. If we want students to engage with school, we need to change systems and practices to meet the needs of the students rather than simply expecting students to confirm to normative expectations - it causes huge anxiety for neurodivergent students
Jessica supported: Require Schools to Replace Whole Body Listening with Inclusive Listening MethodsAs 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!
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