I have a nonverbal autistic child in my class

Thanks for all the supportive and loving comments 🥰
Stepping into the field of teaching I’ve learned that teachers are more than just teachers. Teachers carry the weight of teaching learners in various different ways all at the same time to make sure that they’re delivering content the way that the individuals receive it. Teachers carry the weight of delivering a joy for learning and a fun experience in the classroom when we are in a system that does not set up every child for success. Teachers carry the weight of constantly being on, empathizing with students, analyzing their micro expression and body languages, constantly keeping kids engaged and motivated all while being mentally connected to multiple students all at the same time. Teachers carry the weight of always constantly worrying about their students and their student’s safety and never feeling good enough or like they’re doing enough. Teachers are nurses, counselors, therapists, mentors, motivators, role models. So, with this being said I’ve come to the realization with all I carry as a teacher I cannot carry anymore so the best decision for this student is to let him move forward and keep growing in hopefully a positive direction. I obviously do want him to succeed and do well, but I only can do so much and once my student’s are out of my classroom there’s not much I have control over. Which is a hard pill to swallow but the reality of the situation.

I'm just glad he has you as a teacher.

It's tough for kids with autism because they learn differently & they need someone to be 1 on 1 with them. There's not very many kids with learning disabilities who get the education they need, it seems really rare unless it's paid for which is sad.

I used to help my younger brother with his homework every night because he had autism & he needed help on every problem or else he would get distracted & not end up doing it. When I moved away I felt bad I wouldn't be around for him & now that he's an adult he chose not to continue schooling anymore. I don't like that choice but it's his choice & I'm not there to help him so I just gotta accept it & hope he does alright regardless

I hope you try to keep him in your class. You obviously have a plan to help him and he just as obviously won't have the opportunity to work with someone as motivated as you are..
It would certainly seem like he needs someone like you to care..

You're even sweeter than I imagined dear..
Please do what you can for him.. it will benefit you both in the long run. 🤗

You're such a sweet person. Really seems you found a calling. The world needs people who care about all of the children they teach at a young age (at any age but the earlier the better is what I meant).

Good job

Aww

You sound like an awesome teacher.
Hopefully he does well next year, but I think it's good that you let go of him and let the next teacher handle it. So I think you made the right decision. 🤗

I'm glad I read your new post before reading this one and I know that you are going to continue to work with him and that you obviously care about his progress.

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Try to keep doing what you expressed for the mentioned kid, regardless of the forthcoming unfavorable circumstances.

As the mom of a nonverbal Autistic daughter. . He's lucky to have a wonderful teacher like you

I hope you can keep him in your class for the new school year!

You're such an incredibly sweet and caring person 💙🥺

Do you? I have a selectively mute child in my home. They want to have her tested for autism but I think it'll come back -ve

You are so wonderful!!!! I am sitting here crying because this is so amazing what you are doing for him.
You were definitely meant to help children. Thank you for sharing this 💜.