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Struggling to make friends in school (self.Blind)
submitted by theawesomeaquarist
I'm partially sighted and I'm struggling to make friends in school I'm in my later years of secondary school
I feel I'm treated like an outcast most people in my class are nice enough when I talk to them but I feel they are treating me different.
I use enlarged print and other things in school and have exam accomodations eg rest breaks extra time reader eg
I also have a classroom assistant who follows me around and makes sure I don't fall over and enlarges text and reads some text to me i also have a physical disability.
Even the rare accession when my classroom assistant isnt with me they still treat me differently
The only people I feel I can make friends with is other people in my class who have other disabilities eg autism (I have one great friend)
I want to make friends with able bodied people
I feel I'm treated like an outcast most people in my class are nice enough when I talk to them but I feel they are treating me different.
I use enlarged print and other things in school and have exam accomodations eg rest breaks extra time reader eg
I also have a classroom assistant who follows me around and makes sure I don't fall over and enlarges text and reads some text to me i also have a physical disability.
Even the rare accession when my classroom assistant isnt with me they still treat me differently
The only people I feel I can make friends with is other people in my class who have other disabilities eg autism (I have one great friend)
I want to make friends with able bodied people
BlueRock956 2 points 3y ago
Hi, the closer you have an adult to you, the further students will keep away from you. It may be that you need assistance, but consider when this help is needed; when it’s not needed that person should stay away. I have seen this struggle with many students who have assistance, the adult basically hangs out with the student all the time. I used to have a Braillist, and we formed a strong bond, but she staid away when I didn’t need her help.
_rj29 1 points 3y ago
Yah I kinda feel like that’s the case for everyone
Like I have a teacher assistant in high school too and she was so great but she would go away or just chill with the teachers when I didn’t need her which really helped.
Also I feel like cuz my TA was like everybody’s TA and all the class liked her it was seen as cool to talk to her if that made any sense 😂
Like I have a teacher assistant in high school too and she was so great but she would go away or just chill with the teachers when I didn’t need her which really helped.
Also I feel like cuz my TA was like everybody’s TA and all the class liked her it was seen as cool to talk to her if that made any sense 😂
Awaywithwords6 2 points 3y ago
This is hard. I know where you are coming from. I struggled as well, had an assistant for a year and then went through normal school on my own. I have a slight physical disability as well and partial sight, though I’ve learned to hide it. People do tend to treat you differently when they know. You will get “normal” able-bodied friends though I promise. It will happen. You are not a charity case. As a young adult I still struggle with the shame of not being able to drive and not being able to participate in some group activities. It does get better when you get older. Take comfort in the fact that middle school and high school kind of suck for everyone. Kids are very self involved at your age and it’s not your fault. You have a beautiful life ahead
samarositz 1 points 3y ago
yes, agreed with others on here. It will get easier in time but teenage years are generally horrible for people with physical disabilities. One thing that may help if your are comfortable is sharing about your disabilities to a few of your trustworthy classmates. Once they understand why your assistant is there, they will not feel so intimidated. Also, find an opportunity to spend time with them outside of school
theawesomeaquarist [OP] 1 points 3y ago
I planned when I moved to secondary school I few years back that I would hide my disabilities but no large print assistant and other things make it very hard and also I purposely went to a school were no one else was going out of my primary school
the9thpawn_ 1 points 3y ago
Hmm I’ve have a classroom assistant as well but I’ve found I’ve had less trouble as she’s really become a vital part of the school. She’s actually one of the staff sponsors for our student council. I’ve also found being open about my disabilities help too and my classmates are accommodating. It actually makes me so happy to think about it. Another way to make friends is clubs especially something like the drams club because they become your family.
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