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JC for autistic students?

karaokeman · 2010-06-16 20:17:43

I am in a secondary school where we have a unit specifically designed for students who have autism. I moved out of this unit and into the main school since second year, mainly because I realised I would be able for JC work. In the unit, there are still a few students however. The students in this base unit do primary…

16-06-2010 8:17pm

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karaokeman

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I am in a secondary school where we have a unit specifically designed for students who have autism.
I moved out of this unit and into the main school since second year, mainly because I realised I would be able for JC work.
In the unit, there are still a few students however. The students in this base unit do primary school work, when they enroll in the school.
Do you guys/gals think this is a right decision?
I never thought it was because I believe students with disabilities can do a lot better, if they are pushed and have the right support.

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#2 16-06-2010 8:30pm

patakadarragh

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Depends on the severity imo.I have a sister who is severely autistic and she would never be able for school however many autistic children are only mildly autistic and could manage school....not a question that can be answered really as i know from personal experiance as do you that each person with a disability is different.
Btw good on you for going mainstream.

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#3 16-06-2010 9:36pm

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ye, my mum works with a lot of people with autism and asbergers syndrome, and quite a few of them have gone on to do mainstream. it reli depends on the severity. good luck with ur exams! ar u doin them this year?

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#4 16-06-2010 10:09pm

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Some students with autism find certain subjects such as Maths and Physics easy enough for exam.

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#5 20-06-2010 8:32am

karaokeman

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@ seanod5

No I am not doing my Leaving Cert this year but next yer I will.
Thanks for the good luck wish by the way.

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