#sped

[vivianseda]

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If you relate to this, please hear me, you're not lazy. I know how bad it feels.”

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[spooksforsammy]

The topics of special education, sped students etc are complex. Especially when get into what should be called.

Yes. Call me what Am. Am disabled am autistic. But also no problem called special needs or sped. Because am that.

So many say drop sped and special needs all together. Because the students don’t like. But what about the one do like? Me and some people personally knew liked and were okay with sped + special needs. Sometimes prefer that term.

Don’t be afraid say disabled. Or autistic. Or whatever. But the goal should be call students what they prefer, which could be special needs or sped.

Sometimes to get what need. Have call self sped or special needs. So naturally have no problem. The problem is forcing lable onto others. Especially if have shown discomfort or dislike to that term. Similar to low/ high functioning.

[foursthemagicknumber]

Billy: fun fact: there’s a mushroom that will liquify your liver if you eat it

Teddy: it will WHAT my WHAT

Billy: this is why we don’t lick mushrooms we find in the forest

Tommy:Sounds like chicken talk if you ask me

[yiffjerker]

Ill read ranfren one day

[insanelyadd]

Shout out to everyone who had to go to the Quiet Room in school because you were being "disruptive"

[justawholedumpster]

Currently dealing with a mom who doesn't want to allow the school to do special testing on her child because she doesn't want a SPED kid. I always knew hypothetically that these kinds of people were out there, but I'm shocked to actually have met and be handling one.

I just cannot understand claiming to love your child and yet denying them important resources they need to succeed because a label might embrace YOU. This child is not going to stop being autistic. it's not a question if they are or aren't. It's a question of if they're an autistic child with horrible grades, no understanding of why they aren't fitting in with those around them, and a mother who is ashamed of them for something they were born with, or if they're someone with autism who gets to figure out how to function in this world in a healthy, loving, and supportive environment while getting the help they need to succeed further on in their education.

I can't imagine how much this child will resent their mother someday when they have to unpack all this crap on their own instead of getting the help they need and being successful from the outset. Imagine failing all your classes because it'd ruin your mother's self image if you needed a para.

[warringwarrioridiot]

@cheezestick Have a pic of my land otter Tux

The skrunkly

[clownrecess]

Can you share your experiences with being in special ed? What are some pros and cons of switching to a special ed school from mainstream education?

Yes, I'd be happy to share some of my experiences and perspectives. ^^

Until the age of 11, I was in general education. Being in general education without adequate support was a challenge. I often felt isolated, scared and misunderstood. I struggled to keep up with the pace of the classroom and found it difficult to form relationships. When I finally did make a friend, I became so incredibly attached to and obsessed with them to the point it was "suffocating" for both of us, and majorly impacted my mental health in a negative way. I already struggled in class, and couldn't keep up, so it definitely didn't help that all I could think about was this friend (who was already toxic in the first place). I also had teachers who weren't understanding at all. My fourth grade teacher literally made me throw away my project once because I folded it wrong, and then wouldn't let me start over.

Point is, general education was really difficult for me, and it felt really unsafe.

It wasn't until I entered special education that I began to receive the support I needed to communicate and learn effectively. One of the biggest advantages of attending a special education school as an autistic individual is the access to specialized support and resources. In my experience, special education schools often have a team of professionals who are well-versed in working with autistics. They understand the unique challenges and strengths of autism and can tailor their support to meet my specific needs.

I am allowed to take breaks, there are multiple ESA's on campus, bringing comfort objects is normalized, stimming is normalized, my classes cover topics slower, my classes teach one grade lower than the one you are in, etc.

Those things are all very helpful for me.

Unfortunately, there are of course some cons to being in SPED, too.

A challenge that I have experienced in SPED schools is infantilization. Sometimes, teachers and other staff members may treat us as if we are young children rather than teenagers. This makes me deeply upset. It happened to me today and I texted my mom to pick me up early because of how anxious it made me feel.

Another one is a bit more difficult for me to explain, because I dont know if anyone else feels upset about it. Since my school is smaller, I dont see as many students with interests similar to mine, or different fashions, or social media things. This made me feel like I was missing out on a lot of the typical school experiences that my peers were having, or like I see on television.

Finally, there is a stigma attached to special education that can be difficult to overcome. While special education can provide necessary support and resources, it can also be viewed as a place for "problem" students or as a "lesser" form of education. This stigma can lead to feelings of shame and inadequacy and can negatively impact an individual's sense of self-worth and self-esteem. Personally, when out and about around other people my age who arent disabled, I hear people use "SPED kid" as an insult a lot. I know that this is no different than any other ableist insult, but it makes me feel very upset.

This was based purely on my feelings and experiences.

[theyuniversity]

💁🏻 FACT: The past tense of “speed” is SPED or SPEEDED:

Yuji, Nobara, and Gojo sped / speeded past everything on their way to fight Curses. 🏃‍♂️💨

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[wut-igay]

ok,serious discussion, is sped a slur?

And no I don’t mean sped as in the thing special education.I mean sped as in some 13 year old kid in Iowa calling an autistic student sped.

According to Merrian-Webster dictionary (link) a slur is: “an insulting or disparaging remark or innuendo”

The first paragraph on the Wikipedia page pejorative (link) (pejorative is a word for slur) says: “A pejorative word or phrase, slur, or derogatory term is a word or grammatical form expressing a negative or a disrespectful connotation, a low opinion, or a lack of respect toward someone or something.[1] It is also used to express criticism, hostility, or disregard. Sometimes, a term is regarded as pejorative in some social or ethnic groups but not in others or may be originally pejorative but later adopt a non-pejorative sense (or vice versa) in some or all contexts.”

so,let’s talk about it

[justreblogginfics]

I’ve missed being in a SPED room so much (even if it is as a substitute) 🩷

[vivianseda]

Thank you Em @ NeuroWild

“The illustrations that started it all.

I would draw these slightly differently now.

The main difference would be highlighting the value of coregulation. Independent regulation is all well and good but it doesn't work for me. I usually need someone to help.

And that's ok.

You know?

Em 🌈”

[trava1505]

Today is birthday of my lovely boy!

[nemo-bros]

very upset right now am really really struggle with english class

tried to being up issues to counselor and she started to help but then brought someone else to help but that person made it worse make it seem like the problem is my fault like just because I'm stupid

if can't even do grade level english what am I supposed to do? there is no other class I can take to get the credit, no adaptive class apparently (I dont belive that), they cant switch teacher either apparently

my accommodations are not enough and the problem is not me or my lack of anything

school does not want to help I dont know what to do

[akbey1913]

Look 🤬 I just found in my inbox! I haven’t checked my mail since #SpringBreak started last Friday! 🤪

So I’m feeling the prophets lessons on not being haughty as well as being graceful I’m your assent, so it turns into a lasting event!

TACHBIR!!!

Literally my second intention is to excel in earning my SpED MAT degree from KSU. It’s been spring break since last Friday, so guess when’s the last time I checked my email…

Exactly last Wednesday!! 😂

Either way, for one summer class registration reason I was compelled to check my email last night. And that’s when I discovered that I MADE THE FRIGGING HONORS SOCIETY!!!

I totally, but then I remembered: I set the intention 6 moons ago!!!

I’m not even walking right now, I’m gliding riding Allah’s prayer rug through the seven heavens. Mash’Allah!

[yee-ravioli64]

GIGGITY GANG ‼️‼️‼️ we have a special (ed) guest at the lunch table today 🎉🎉🎉 welcome @themostfangtastic🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥