Vicky, Sussex
My stories
My School Story
I struggled. I was punished (by school) for struggling. I was labelled, as: rude, disruptive, stupid, moron, hyperchondriac, lazy, unteachable - and other things.
School caused so much anxiety and distress and I learned to hide it.
I just didn't 'get it' - social expectations and cues, I struggle with how noisy and busy it was, the smells, it was frightening and confusing. I struggled with moving about and certain lessons and how teachers shouted and threatened and threw things
*turns out I am autistic, adhd and have hEDS
school traumatised me (1980's)
School caused so much anxiety and distress and I learned to hide it.
I just didn't 'get it' - social expectations and cues, I struggle with how noisy and busy it was, the smells, it was frightening and confusing. I struggled with moving about and certain lessons and how teachers shouted and threatened and threw things
*turns out I am autistic, adhd and have hEDS
school traumatised me (1980's)
My Home Ed Story
I was ill (glandular fever) for a long period of time (signed off by doctor) and my Mum wanted to deregister me but the truant officer ( I still remember how he looked and behaved) threatened my Mum with prison and he threatened me that I would be put in a home.
How I think schools could be better.
Don't know as my experiences are from 80's (secondary school)
My older two children school was water of a ducks back but I deregistered my youngest Y6
Better ND awareness and support. Better MH support
Stop punishing, threatening parents.
My older two children school was water of a ducks back but I deregistered my youngest Y6
Better ND awareness and support. Better MH support
Stop punishing, threatening parents.