Educate teachers of mental health. You can make a difference in education.
Why is this important?
I think that teachers everywhere should be educated about Autism Spectrum Disorder. I have ASD,and all of my teachers have never understood my Austism. They punish me for things like crying in class,not paying attention,standing up for what I believe in,not finishing homework,correcting them when they teach,and being disorganized. These are all symptoms of my ASD,but they don't seem to understand that. Me and my mother are organizing a walk-a-thon to raise money to hire an educator for the teachers of my school district,but I think that ALL teachers should have to be educated about the main mental disorders before being hired. It's becoming a serious problem,not just in my town,but everywhere. I know there's a chance I'll get in trouble at school if this rule is passed,but it's worth it if I can make things right. Please sign this petition to end the misunderstanding between Autistic kids and their teachers.
