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“You need a social life, just open up more!”

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BethDuttonsTwin · 12/01/2023 17:39

Said to an autistic teen, who has no friends and no social life because she is too anxious to make them and has never even set foot outside the door alone without a family member. This was said by a SEN TA. Dd is well liked and never has any drama, just doesn’t have a friendship group and is fine with that.

Dd now stressed and ruminating on this as it has been said several times by this TA. How would you handle this? Thanks.

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GretaGarbled · 12/01/2023 19:02

I'm sorry to hear that - sounds like the TA might need some additional training. I'd politely email the school saying exactly what you've posted here, pointing out the negative effect it is having on your DD's mental health. And copy in their line manager.

Dontjudgeme101 · 17/02/2023 16:29

What a stupid TA! I am furious on your behalf. Your poor DD. She didn’t need that. 💐💐

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