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My daughter has informed me that as much as she loves her biology class and likes her teacher, he is stinky with all the colonge.making her feel sick. I know she is more sensitive to smells.
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Members strongly supported a parent asking a teacher to reduce cologne use after their autistic daughter reported feeling sick from the strong... Read more
I've always been taught that you can say anything as long as it's done with respect and consideration to proper time and place.
I'd write a note so the message is received in private. Say something complementary first like:
"My daughter really enjoys your class and I am thankful she has a great teacher for biology. Given your field of expertise, you can understand that some people's senses are more sensitive than others. (Name) told me the scent of cologne/after-shave in the classroom is a bit strong and makes her feel ill. Would it be possible to either tone down the cologne or increase fresh air circulation in the classroom? "
The teacher may not realize the scent is this strong. Also if this is in writing and nothing is done, you may be able to request a different class for your daughter if that is possible. Good luck!
Well, I didn't have to say a word. Apparently Amanda advocated for herself (yeah) and told the teacher privately that the cologne makes her feel ill. The teacher not only told Amanda he was sorry, but he would work in the future at understanding the feelings of all his students. Nice:) I was sure when I read the e-mail from the teacher that Amanda had been nasty about it. I am very proud of her. Just goes to show us that all the things we are doing to help her succeed in life are working. Autism grows up too!
@A MyAutismTeam Member maybe you could meet with him and explain it makes her literally sick due to her sensory issues caused by her autism. my son told a case manager one time going to day camp his car stunk. the man kinda giggled and said really whats it smell like. so my son tried to tell him and he got his air freshner off his mirror an asked him if that was it he was smelling. my son said yes and you know he pulled over and put it ni hsi trunk until he dropped my son back after day camp. My son is bluntly honest, he dont think hey this may hurt their feelings or make them mad. If he thinks it it's coming out of his mouth.
Any teaching working with young people on the Autism spectrum should know better than to wear cologne! Not only is this an appropriate request, it is one that should be common sense to the teacher!!!
@A MyAutismTeam Member..YEAH! Glad to hear she could handle it herself and with grace. We always teach the socially sensitive and appropriate way to handle situations but you never know what will come out of their mouths when the situation is not scripted. I am so happy she could make this transition!
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