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Autism Training for Teachers Demanded After Misdiagnosis
16 Jan
Summary
- Woman hospitalized after school misunderstood her autism.
- Calls for mandatory autism training for all teachers.
- Scottish government states teachers receive existing training.
A woman, Becca Galloway, is urging for mandatory autism training for teachers, recounting a harrowing experience where her school's misunderstanding of her autism led to her hospitalization as a teenager. She asserts that inadequate classroom support and persistent bullying exacerbated her mental health issues.
This call is echoed by the National Autistic Society Scotland (NASS), which is also advocating for compulsory training to equip educators with the necessary skills to support autistic students effectively. The organization highlights the crucial role of early and appropriate intervention.
In response, the Scottish government has stated that teachers already receive additional support needs training during their initial education. The government also indicated ongoing investment to further bolster support for the teaching workforce in addressing diverse student needs.
