An autistic child in full-inclusion,was basically ignored by teacher for 3 months, writing letter of complaint

Question

This is our Autistic child who had an incredible year last year. He has a full-time aide. This year we saw regression, a result of this teacher lack of understanding and compassion and we removed him from that classroom, he was placed in a wonderful new classroom. I do know this teacher will be written up on her behavior, I would like a letter in her file as to why "WE" requested his removal from her class. Not to bash her, I think she has problems of her own since she too has a child with Autism!! This is why originally she had been chosen by the principal. But to let the school and district know this was NOT ok!

Answer 1

Some teachers just cant handle teaching children with autism. or any child with a disability.  unfortunately that is how our society is...  some teachers arent prepared to teach children with disabilities and to be honest with you its not their fault!  they lack proper training and education from the school district.  the school district is at fault here.  not the teacher.  make sure to note in your letter that proper training of their staff when working with special education children is key to the school districts succes!

Answer 2

OK. Do you have a question, need help writing the letter or just needed to vent?

Answer 3

You have every right to complain. I doubt very much if your letter will end up in the teacher's file. I suspect that you have already complained in person, so a letter isn't going to do much.

I think one of your reasons for writing the letter is to ensure that other children will not receive the same treatment. Suffice to say that the principal will already know not to place a kid like this in her class again. If you do want to complain, send a letter to your school's superintendent and copy it to the principal.

Just make sure that you have your facts straight and leave out anything that you don't have proof of. Don't insult the teacher's character. Just stick to your version of the facts of what happened.

Answer 4

please do!  if the teacher needs education about your child's disability, you have the right to request that she be educated.  Do you have a special education service center in your area?  These are usually county wide programs that can offer advocates to parents and can train staff to better understand the needs of exceptional students.

Answer 5

I read a report in the Schafer Autism report.It talked about how many teachers are leaving,because of the inclusion of special needs kids into the classroom.I have an autistic son.He is not mainstreamed.I don`t want to out him in the position of being someplace he isn`t wanted.I also have two other children that are not autistic.My oldest is grown.The other going on 3.She is a typical child,and to be honest,I don`t want her in a class,where there isn`t a lot of learning going on,because some special ed kids can be very disruptive and need special attention.Where does that leave the other kids?Stuck in a class,where they arn`t learning much,and the teachers can`t handle them,the special kids I mean.Many kids today have ADHD,emotional problems, and throw in some autistic kids.How are the teachers gonna deal with all these kids?Cleaning up their diet and giving them nutritional suppliments would help thier behavior.Even the school lunches are junk food.

Answer 6

Who thought it was a good idea to mainstream an autistic child in a regular classroom in the first place?  Asperger's syndrome - possibly, autism - not a good idea

Answer 7

i to have a child with autism as well as a typical developing child. i have both witnessed the student in full-inclusion and the student in a special autistic class room. if feel you must find a balance for each individual, weather your child is placed in the wrong class or with the wrong teacher. its important for you to advocate and stay involved like you are, but make sure you don't ruffle to many feathers on your way. finesse is best. focus on the more important positive things you have experienced and pass those things on to other family's in your community facing the same problems. good luck

Answer 8

There is a place in the IEP for parental concerns. State that you are deeply concerned about the teacher's behavior regarding your child, and that you feel your child's regression was a direct result, and would like sensitivity training for future teachers. The school doesn't have to comply, but they HAVE to put it in writing in the IEP. This way there is a record of your dissatisfaction, and you will have a copy. If you write a letter to the school, it will most likely get 'misplaced' or sent to the 'wrong person', and there will be no record of the school ever hearing your concerns.