Post by Ann M.

"But why should Jas get any special support for autism or ADHD? The other children won't understand and it will seem really unfair to them. We need to ensure everyone is treated the same." OK. Let's ask all of us a question here. If Jas was wearing prescription spectacles in class, would we (a) expect all the other children to say it was unfair unless they had some too and (b) expect to give all the children in the class prescription spectacles? Is our answer, "Don't be silly - of course we wouldn't expect either thing! We'd just explain that Jas can't see well without the spectacles, and that's why Jas is allowed them in class." Then we've answered our own question. PS, yes, some pupils in some classes who have forms of visual impairment do have a tough time with accommodations, for no good reason. It's an example to help us think, not a statement that everything is wonderful for everyone else.