From Voted Out of the Class to Honor Roll
cross-posted at Autism Chatt
Two years ago, Alex Barton was in kindergarten, when his teacher placed him in front of the class and asked if Alex should be voted out of the class. The children voted Alex out of class. Many kids later apologized and said they felt pressured by the teacher. Alex Barton has autism. From the Palm Beach Post:
Alex Barton, now a second-grader, has made the honor roll at Jupiter Academy, where he enrolled this year.
This year is his first in a mainstream classroom setting after being voted out of his classroom as a kindergarten student.
Way to go, Alex.
What a great outcome. It speaks volumes for the potential of children with developmental disabilities such as autism when they are placed in an appropriate educational setting. Way to go Alex.
Indeed, South Dem. The appropriate teachers and class can make or break a child. I am so proud of Alex but it takes a great teacher and place to encourage him.