Why he doesn't go to MAINSTREAM SCHOOL | Autism Vlog

We're often asked why Andy goes to an autism specialist school rather than a mainstream school. To get warmed up for our live autism Q&A on Friday, we thought we'd answer that question for you today!

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[twilliamspro]

I started out as a Kev fan... i've become an Andy Fan he's probably the best part of the Vlogs

[eisforellotheremate]

I’m an autistic person in a mainstream school. It’s hard because it’s scary, the teachers don’t know about autism, fiddle toys are banned and meltdowns are seen as ‘bad behaviour’ My friend Pam has an autistic brother so she knows how to deal with meltdowns. She has to deal with mine. I don’t think it’s fair on one person to do that but she has to do that. However, they are unobservant so I can use a fiddle toy and there are calm rooms I can go in at lunch. I also get a five minute early pas. Sorry it’s long but I thought it was important for you to know how what the mainstream school system is like for autism.

[nytro]

Loving the small fly or bug climbing up the lens on about 7:00 lol

[lyuc]

This has been 100% beneficial, thank you 💙

[ParkeraNZ]

Love these vlogs and offers a great insight. Keep it up you guys.

[Oses]

I live in America. The only exams that are required at least in the state I'm in (TX) are the public school exams however most private schools have something similar but not required by state. Some private schools make accommodations for people with autism, ADD, etc. Your SAT, and ACT are required for college entrance at some colleges however majority of colleges require them so in a way you are required to but in a way you aren't

[CashFruit]

my brother is autistic and was forced by my mom to public school to learn things he will never need in real life. To this day, he's 27 and does not know how to cross the street properly and he is very confused about spending money and wastes his money a lot. He rarely leaves the house and just plays video games. It is great you realize Andy's needs and capabilities and brought him to the proper school. I wish my parents knew this and did the same for my brother.

[JamieOleszynski]

Kev, whats your favourite thing to do with your family, plus loving the vlogs right now.

[nickygwilson]

Question for Anna. How and when did you tell Kev about Andy's condition, and how did he react?

[lozc]

omg that's horrendous!! Can't believe that happened. Also I have decided to not send my autistic daughter to mainstream for millions of reasons. No mention of a TA as well even though her language is extremely limited and wont sit down being some of the main reasons.

I fully understand why you have decided against mainstream !!

[ulkvhun]

I go to an autism school i struggled in main stream secondary for two years.

[TheEternalUser]

How did Amy and Lucy first react to Andy?

[megananderson]

The bug on the screen at 6:53 made me drop my phone lol it looked huge

[TheAspieGamer]

I went to public school when I was younger I was in special education I’m autistic and I was in school since I was 3 maybe

[gourmet]

how can 2 members of staff not notice he was gone.😭

[gavinbush]

kev did your girls like anna right away or was there the usual teething problems?

[twilliamspro]

Question for Anna
Prior to meeting Kev did Andy's Antics get in the way of you pursuing Adult life?

Question for the pair of you How did you meet? 😀

[juneingram]

Do you get direct payments for Andy's respite care and how did you set it up?

[richardbiggs]

How much of a 'normal' life are you hoping Andy can enjoy when he reaches adulthood?

[rachelaxton]

I need to have that wonder woman jumper where did you get it from?