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Teacher Reinstated after Allowing Kindergarten Classmates to Vote Student with Aspergers out of Class6 comments

jlewicky wrote 1 month ago: I haven’t written for awhile, but watch out – I’m seething.  My husband knows to s … more →

Tags: asperger syndrome, Autism, Behavior Intervention Plan, Discrimination, Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA), http://JonsRoom.com, Inclusion, Individualized Education Plan (IEP), least restrictive environment

A Chance to Become Aware

raquelsophia wrote 5 months ago: He lost. A crushing 14-2 vote favored his ousting on that late spring day last year. Exacerbating Al … more →

Tags: Opinion, Autism, Autism Awareness, Autism Sunday, Culture, health, Pope Benedict XVI, Public, Society

Teacher who discriminated against autistic child appeals suspension1 comment

Stephen Pate wrote 5 months ago: By Melissa Barton, My son Alex Barton was voted out of kindergarten because he has Aspergers Syndrom … more →

Tags: Disability, Education, asperger syndrome, Autism, Disability Discrimination, NJN Network, tc palm

Wendy Portillo has been suspended15 comments

Goldie wrote 8 months ago: The Naples News reported yesterday that teacher Wendy Portillo has been suspended for a year without … more →

Tags: Children, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Special Needs, Media Stories, wendy portillo, Bullying, mob mentality, Education

Alex Barton - I Haven't Forgotten You5 comments

lastcrazyhorn wrote 1 year ago: And nor are you the only one. Unfortunately. Here’s an interesting thread on an education-foc … more →

Tags: Autistic Spectrum Particulars, aspies, Music, Education, Music therapy, Communication, Philosophy, Bullying, Autism

Autism: Another Perspective11 comments

TheDeeZone wrote 1 year ago: Saw something this morning on Good Morning America about a controversial group that is attempting to … more →

Tags: Learning Differences, disabilities, Dyslexia, ADHD, dysgraphia, Learning Disabilities, Adam Race, Autism, Add new tag

Family of Autistic boy voted out of class by peers to file civil suit3 comments

Your Daily Chum wrote 1 year ago: The family of Alex Barton, a kindergarten student with Asperger’s syndrome will file a civil s … more →

Tags: Florida, Autism, Discrimination, aspergers-syndrome, wendy portillo, Disablity, St Lucie, Elementary, Lawsuit

Regarding Alex Barton5 comments

Lottie wrote 1 year ago: I first learned of Alex Barton’s situation at Sugar & Sprouts Blog. Thanks sugarsprouts! … more →

Tags: Education, Family Matters, health, In The News, Society, wendy portillo, Morningside Elementary School, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder

Let's not become a Lynch Mob15 comments

Goldie wrote 1 year ago: I think it’s time to put down the hangman’s noose.  Wendy Portillo has now been tarred a … more →

Tags: Deep Stuff, Children, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Special Needs, Life, Stigma, Sensitivity, Forgiveness, wendy portillo

Teo Torriatte (Let us cling together)

robertgodden wrote 1 year ago: Yesterday, I was feeling that the world was inching toward becoming a better place. True, there are … more →

Tags: Family, rants, Society, Aspergers, democracy, Teachers

"Florida Teacher Allegedly Lets Kindergarteners Kick Autistic Boy Out of Class in 'Survivor'-Like Vote"23 comments

Goldie wrote 1 year ago: There are not enough words.  I have not been this angry and deeply sad in a long time.  This article … more →

Tags: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Children, Special Needs, Aspergers, Bullying, Cruelty, dehumanization, disablism, Discrimination

Response to: Teacher Encourages and Participates in Emotional Abuse of Autistic Student11 comments

TheDeeZone wrote 1 year ago: Well, I did it again my response to a post has grown into a post of its own.. This started out as a … more →

Tags: Learning Differences, News, Elementary, Children, Florida, dysgraphia, Learning Disabilities, teacher, Autism

Kindergartner Voted Out By Students2 comments

Arctic Chicken wrote 1 year ago: Kindergartner Voted Out By Students Outraged Mom Of Special Needs Son Talks Exclusively With The Ear … more →

Tags: Controversy, News, Commentary, Shunning, shaming, Most Hated, wendy portillo, Florida, Autism

Voting Out Alex2 comments

Alexander wrote 1 year ago: A Port St. Lucie, Florida kindergarten teacher Wendy Portillo left us dumbfounded this week, leaving … more →

Tags: Education, Florida, Life, my file, News, School, This Week's Top Scrooge, Thoughts, writing

Alex Barton Melissa Barton Online Petition16 comments

highboldtage wrote 1 year ago: Should Wendy Portillo be fired?   http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/Fire-teacher-for-unprofessional-c … more →

Tags: Petition, Florida, teacher, Autism, child abuse, portillo, morningside, melissa barton, Port St. Lucie

Not Making Connections7 comments

lastcrazyhorn wrote 1 year ago: This whole Alex Barton thing really has gotten me thinking. As most of you have probably noticed, th … more →

Tags: Abuse, Bigotry, Bullying, Children, Children With Disabilities, Communication, disabilities, distress, Education

Fire the teacher1 comment

newfcollins wrote 1 year ago: My wife is a teacher. I understand the pressures they go through. Sometimes they are a babysitter to … more →

Tags: News, Survivor, teacher, wendy portillo, Kindergarten

Future Tense5 comments

rhemashope wrote 1 year ago: The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do … more →

Tags: musings, Autism, Future, God, Christianity, Religion, ashley brock, ryan watson, Thirstin For The Word Thursday

Alex Ousted from Kindergarten by Vote of Classmates19 comments

Shirley wrote 1 year ago: His story broke last week, and when I read it, I was troubled, saddened and outraged, but because of … more →

Tags: Photography, Children, Social, america, Culture, Life, Autism, Kindergarten, Aspergers


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