High Schools specifically for kids diagnosed with Aspergers and High Functioning Autism Petition: Signature List Feed

Ms Kristen Schmidt [Signature #455]

Sat, 18 Sep 2010 04:18:07 UTC

Ms Kristen Schmidt, Queensland

Miss Lynda Ritchie [Signature #454]

Sat, 18 Sep 2010 02:40:17 UTC

Miss Lynda Ritchie, Woy Woy, NSW, Australia

mrs rachel mifsud [Signature #453]

Thu, 16 Sep 2010 08:53:31 UTC

mrs rachel mifsud, campbelltown, nsw, Australia

my son is 12yrs old and has aspergus.he is well above the national average for all subjects and has been kicked out of his high school because of his challanging behaviour.kids with aspegus need a school that caters for there needs as at present these kids arent getting an education as the public and private education system arent trained to help deal with the effects that are assosiated with the disorders.

MRS MICHELLE JONES [Signature #452]

Wed, 15 Sep 2010 01:22:10 UTC

MRS MICHELLE JONES, wa, Australia

Ms Anonymous [Signature #451]

Tue, 14 Sep 2010 07:57:00 UTC

Anonymous, Glossodia, NSW, Australia

Ms Alexandria Lancaster [Signature #450]

Thu, 9 Sep 2010 10:03:07 UTC

Ms Alexandria Lancaster, Oakhurst, NSW, Australia

Ms Susan Phillips [Signature #449]

Thu, 9 Sep 2010 10:01:13 UTC

Ms Susan Phillips, Quakers Hill, Nsw, Australia

Mrs Katrina Gorman [Signature #448]

Sun, 5 Sep 2010 09:04:06 UTC

Mrs Katrina Gorman, Gold Coast, Qld, Australia

I strongly feel that the government should not only support the setting up of high schools especially for Aspergers students but also primary schools as well.

mrs tracy bohman [Signature #447]

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 09:43:03 UTC

mrs tracy bohman, sanctuary point, n.s.w, Australia

Mrs Maria Inocencio [Signature #446]

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 03:37:04 UTC

Mrs Maria Inocencio, Greenacre, NSW, Australia

Mrs Jodie Trenorden [Signature #445]

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 01:11:36 UTC

Mrs Jodie Trenorden, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia

Mrs Michelle Jones [Signature #444]

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:23:25 UTC

Mrs Michelle Jones, Vic

Mrs Janice Castledine [Signature #443]

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 05:01:17 UTC

Mrs Janice Castledine, Victoria, Australia

Although my child is low functioning autistic individual, I fully support this concept. I know of other parents with high functioning autistic kids who are in the same predicament as this petition. I fully support the concept of autistic high education facilities availability for those that choose good luck. Janice.

mrs Nina Antmann [Signature #442]

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 04:49:25 UTC

mrs Nina Antmann, vic

c sweeney [Signature #441]

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 08:12:09 UTC

c sweeney, penrith, nsw

Mrs Norma Geddes [Signature #440]

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 10:53:41 UTC

Mrs Norma Geddes, N.S.W, Australia

ms sandra perceval [Signature #439]

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 10:29:31 UTC

ms sandra perceval, nsw, Australia

Mrs Kathryn Scholz [Signature #438]

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 02:23:03 UTC

Mrs Kathryn Scholz, Proserpine, Queensland, Australia

Ms Gillian Connor [Signature #437]

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 11:44:58 UTC

Ms Gillian Connor, Vic

Mrs Lisa Wiladsen [Signature #436]

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 02:06:01 UTC

Mrs Lisa Wiladsen, nsw

This would be a great idea these kids get so lost & left behind in mainstream

Payne Karen [Signature #435]

Sat, 21 Aug 2010 05:49:45 UTC

Payne Karen, NSW

Desperately needed. Currently looking at moving to UK due to severe lack of adequate support.

Mrs Kylie Harnett [Signature #434]

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 07:37:47 UTC

Mrs Kylie Harnett, Outer South East, Vic, Australia

I think the Goverment seriously needs to listen to the many parents who struggle with children with ASD's especially the anxiety faced. Let us hope that our word and perhaps someone in Government has or knows a child with an ASD and realizes the importance of having a school just for our precious children.

mrs Jackie Mather [Signature #433]

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 06:24:24 UTC

mrs Jackie Mather, QLD, Australia

I have a 13 year old son ,with ASD , OCD , SOCIAL PHOBIAS and GENERALIZED ANXIETY DISORDER and due to the limited options of schooling for my child i had to homeschool him. If there was a school out there for my son to achieve to the best of his ability in a safe enviroment and with other kids like himself that they understand each other, that would give me so much relief knowing that he is getting the education that he needs.

Ms Anonymous [Signature #432]

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 06:43:20 UTC

Anonymous, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

Ms Siobhan Steven [Signature #431]

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 09:00:51 UTC

Ms Siobhan Steven, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia

I have been disturbed for some time about my own children's stories of how these children are treated in their high school. They have told me about the isolation, teasing and ostracism they notice being handed out to kids with Asbergers Syndome How they wander around alone at lunchtime.

Mrs Gail Eggleton [Signature #430]

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 01:12:35 UTC

Mrs Gail Eggleton, NSW, Australia

heather ashcroft [Signature #429]

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 12:40:41 UTC

heather ashcroft, victoria, Australia

Mrs Linda Wilkins [Signature #428]

Sun, 15 Aug 2010 08:39:12 UTC

Mrs Linda Wilkins, Victoria, Australia

Wendy Moore [Signature #427]

Sun, 15 Aug 2010 07:49:44 UTC

Wendy Moore, victoria

Mrs Sarah Ambrose [Signature #426]

Sun, 15 Aug 2010 07:41:44 UTC

Mrs Sarah Ambrose, Victoria, Australia

Mr David Phillips [Signature #425]

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 08:41:59 UTC

Mr David Phillips, Victoria

Mr John Phillip [Signature #424]

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 08:38:30 UTC

Mr John Phillip, Victoria

This idea is very much needed as the trend towards constant group work and open plan classrooms is making school even more challenging for these children.

Mrs Marie Phillips [Signature #423]

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 08:33:57 UTC

Mrs Marie Phillips, Victoria

It seems unbelievable that a country like Australia would not have these schools for these very vulnerable but very intelligent children.

Mrs Sarah Cox [Signature #422]

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 05:12:31 UTC

Mrs Sarah Cox, Mentone, Victoria, Australia

Our 12 year old son has only recently been diagnosed with HFA. He has struggled to fit into main stream school both socially and academically. I believe that a school specifically catering for the needs of these children is an excellent idea creating a community that can give these children the love and support they need and give parents support as well.

mrs eloise moore [Signature #421]

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 06:09:35 UTC

mrs eloise moore, australia, Australia

Mrs Ros Talbot [Signature #420]

Fri, 6 Aug 2010 12:12:10 UTC

Mrs Ros Talbot, Singleton, NSW, Australia

mrs Jackie Mather [Signature #419]

Thu, 5 Aug 2010 12:21:59 UTC

mrs Jackie Mather, Queensland, Australia

Mrs Kat Byrnes [Signature #418]

Sun, 1 Aug 2010 09:34:27 UTC

Mrs Kat Byrnes, Bilambil, NSW, Australia

Our children deserve successful educational outcomes and more opportunities for access into higher learning. Not a one size fits all approach with current mainstream education practices. The current school reporting system does not cater to their needs or provide high exit scores for pathways into University. Give our kids a fair and equitable schooling system so they can achieve their full potential.

Mrs Belinda Everett [Signature #417]

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 12:10:29 UTC

Mrs Belinda Everett, Warranwood, Victoria, Australia

Mrs Dianne Davies [Signature #416]

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 04:56:11 UTC

Mrs Dianne Davies, Sebastopol, Australia

Mr Anonymous [Signature #415]

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 02:21:31 UTC

Anonymous, raby, Australia

As a father of a child who suffers from aspergers it kills me to see him being subjected to needless taunts and ridicule by fellow students in his main stream school. Because he is differant, He is left out of activities, isn't invited to parties or outings instead must watch other kids enjoying themselves wondering why he isn't involved. The teachers try their best but have limited resources. There is something wrong with us if we can not give our kids the education they deserve. Shame on us.

Ms Elizabeth hewa [Signature #414]

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:07:18 UTC

Ms Elizabeth hewa, endeavour hills, victoria, Australia

Mrs Farah Wicks [Signature #413]

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 04:53:16 UTC

Mrs Farah Wicks, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia

My Autistic boy is due to start Prep next year. I have friends with high school children with Aspbergers and I hear the pain their children go through, being bullied on a daily basis. This TERRIFIES me and I fear for Paul when he too must endure this harassment. Help us!!!

Mrs Anonymous [Signature #412]

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:34:21 UTC

Anonymous, Endeavour Hills, Victoria, Australia

Mrs Corrina Hawchar [Signature #411]

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 01:52:42 UTC

Mrs Corrina Hawchar, Perth, Western Australia, Australia

mrs katrina roberts [Signature #410]

Sun, 25 Jul 2010 11:41:31 UTC

mrs katrina roberts, alice river townsville, qld, Australia

Ms Jade Butler [Signature #409]

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 07:41:13 UTC

Ms Jade Butler, Victoria, Australia

mrs kym andrews [Signature #408]

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 08:11:30 UTC

mrs kym andrews, mulwala, nsw, Australia

we are already struggling to get our son to go to school now and he is only 8, its not set up for anything thats not considered normal

Ms Anonymous [Signature #407]

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 12:18:50 UTC

Anonymous, Murrumba Downs, Qld, Australia

We are the parents of a 13 year old boy with Aspergers. He currently attends a normal state high school with a reputation for having a good Aspergers program. He gets picked on, cannot follow the work, and feels abandoned in a system he cannot keep up with. We are at a loss as to where to send him as this is apparently the best Aspergers school in Brisbane. The school tries its best but he must follow the set curriculum, which leads to him feeling isolated and stupid.

Mrs Anonymous [Signature #406]

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 02:02:17 UTC

Anonymous, NSW, Australia

I have a Son with Aspergers that is not coping in mainstream primary school and learning is not taking place as it should due to teachers not understanding the complexities of ASD. I'm tired of trying to educate heads of school and my son's teachers, they only have a limited amount of knowledge of ASD to begin with and are left to cater to my sons needs. Can you build a car engine without learning the skill?My son suffers from anxiety,I feel homeschooling is the only option.Please help our kids.

Miss Lisa Campbell [Signature #405]

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 08:21:42 UTC

Miss Lisa Campbell, Toongabbie, NSW, Australia

Please!

Mrs Kelly Moureau [Signature #404]

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 07:27:01 UTC

Mrs Kelly Moureau, Victoria, Australia

Mrs Terri-Anne Wolfe [Signature #403]

Sat, 10 Jul 2010 05:27:43 UTC

Mrs Terri-Anne Wolfe, Eatons hill, Quensland, Australia

Ms Jennifer Wedrowicz [Signature #402]

Sat, 3 Jul 2010 10:55:28 UTC

Ms Jennifer Wedrowicz, Newborough, VIC, Australia

Ms Madeleine O'Hara [Signature #401]

Sat, 3 Jul 2010 07:54:02 UTC

Ms Madeleine O'Hara, Queensland, Australia

Mrs Kylie Amorim [Signature #400]

Sat, 3 Jul 2010 05:02:51 UTC

Mrs Kylie Amorim, Wyndham Vale, Victoria, Australia

Mr David Russell [Signature #399]

Thu, 1 Jul 2010 03:54:39 UTC

Mr David Russell, NSW, Australia

Mrs Vicki-Lee Cayrousse [Signature #398]

Thu, 1 Jul 2010 12:33:54 UTC

Mrs Vicki-Lee Cayrousse, Sydney, NSW, Australia

As a former ABA Therapist working with autistic children, I wholeheartedly recommend this avenue.

Ms Deb Manser [Signature #397]

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 07:50:58 UTC

Ms Deb Manser, Glenorchy, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

Ms Sharon Plunkett [Signature #396]

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 03:15:13 UTC

Ms Sharon Plunkett, Lutana, Tasmania, Australia

Mrs Cheryl Eube [Signature #395]

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 06:33:05 UTC

Mrs Cheryl Eube, NSW

Very concerned with inability of mainstream public school to adjust curriculum to suit my son's way of learning. Private schools do not provide as much support learning teacher time due to no state funding, only federal.

Mrs Carolina Cabrera [Signature #394]

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 02:42:54 UTC

Mrs Carolina Cabrera, Erskine Park, NSW, Australia

My HFA son is in Year 2 (mainstream school) and struggling in all his subjects. He has a special aide teacher that comes in and help him with his school work for half an hour a day. I support school for children with Aspergers and HFA. I hope the Government will realise that these children need an education that is best suited for them and training for teachers on how to teach children with autism.

Lorelle Di Cosmo [Signature #393]

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 05:35:01 UTC

Lorelle Di Cosmo, NSW, Australia

My 12 yo son as HFA with behaviour difficulties. He did not meet the criteria for a special needs unit (ie did not assess as having a mild intellectual disability even though he has learning difficulties) and mainstreaming him in a school of 1000 was completely out of the question given his anxiety issues. After 12 months of searching we eventually found a small private school way out of our area that will cater for him, but it's expensive. I fully support the need for ASD high schools!!

Mrs Leanne Taylor [Signature #392]

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 05:42:07 UTC

Mrs Leanne Taylor, Wattle Grove, nsw, Australia

My Daughter has Aspergers and is suffering in Mainstream High School.

Ms Leanne Hindle [Signature #391]

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 04:29:26 UTC

Ms Leanne Hindle, Point cook, Australia, Australia

Ms Milda Dulhunty [Signature #390]

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 07:43:43 UTC

Ms Milda Dulhunty, Hornsby, NSW, Australia

Ms Megan Johnston [Signature #389]

Sun, 20 Jun 2010 04:07:18 UTC

Ms Megan Johnston, Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Ms Patricia Bull [Signature #388]

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 08:37:46 UTC

Ms Patricia Bull, Killcare, NSW, Australia

My son is a child with HFA who attends regular Public School in NSW. I have experienced nothing but frustration, ignorance, lack of resources and ineptitude in his path thus far (Y5). The simplest of requests seem impossible to achieve.

Ms Barbara Braithwaite [Signature #387]

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 06:23:23 UTC

Ms Barbara Braithwaite, Ashfield, NSW, Australia

Working with children with Autism for 30 years now, confirms EVERY day the VITAL need for specific schools to cater to their unique needs. Please act NOW to put this in place.

Mrs Janine Roantree [Signature #386]

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 10:20:43 UTC

Mrs Janine Roantree, South Australia, Australia

mrs jody hughes [Signature #385]

Sun, 13 Jun 2010 05:55:16 UTC

mrs jody hughes, glenfield, nsw, Australia

Mrs Susan Avent [Signature #384]

Sat, 12 Jun 2010 01:58:10 UTC

Mrs Susan Avent, Newham, Vic, Australia

All children should be given equal opportunity to excel at school. This should occur in a safe environment with teachers who are fully trained and aware of the needs of all of their students. Mainstream teachers have their time taken away from typical students and typical students are expected to assist, monitor, buddy children who have Aspergers. This is not fair on anyone. If the government expects our children to be educated then they must provide appropriate resources.

Ms Sharon Watt [Signature #383]

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 09:38:18 UTC

Ms Sharon Watt, Queensland

Vanessa Abdallah [Signature #382]

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 07:18:49 UTC

Vanessa Abdallah, nsw, australia

Ms Alex Bhathal [Signature #381]

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 12:47:34 UTC

Ms Alex Bhathal, Victoria

Mrs Anonymous [Signature #380]

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 10:40:44 UTC

Anonymous, Victoria, Australia

Our children are entitled to a Specialized Individual learning program with every support as necessary. The current Public mainstream schools CANNOT deliver what is required. We need many more P-12 Autistic Specific Schools especially in the Western Metropolitan region.

Mrs Darlene Bingham [Signature #379]

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 09:53:14 UTC

Mrs Darlene Bingham, Blacktown, NSW

I have a 14 yr old son struggling within the NSW high school system

Mr George Regan [Signature #378]

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 04:57:44 UTC

Mr George Regan, Wallsend, NSW

Mrs Laura Owen [Signature #377]

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 04:33:06 UTC

Mrs Laura Owen, Sydney, Australia, Australia

Miss Jacqueline Ellis [Signature #376]

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 04:00:55 UTC

Miss Jacqueline Ellis, Cranbourne

Mr Andrew Owen [Signature #375]

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 03:42:34 UTC

Mr Andrew Owen, Sydney, Australia, Australia

mr Jamil Mannah [Signature #374]

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 01:49:58 UTC

mr Jamil Mannah, NSW

Mr Anonymous [Signature #373]

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 12:53:02 UTC

Anonymous, NSW

Ms Suzanne Abdallah [Signature #372]

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 12:51:53 UTC

Ms Suzanne Abdallah, Blacktown, NSW, Australia

A high school specialising in the needs of Aspergas and high functioning Autism is well needed!!!

miss Felicity Zahra [Signature #371]

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 12:00:28 UTC

miss Felicity Zahra, NSW, Australia

Mrs Anonymous [Signature #370]

Wed, 9 Jun 2010 11:56:37 UTC

Anonymous, NSW, Australia

I think it's very important and would mean more children would get better care and a better education.

Mrs Elizabeth Torres [Signature #369]

Wed, 9 Jun 2010 11:39:42 UTC

Mrs Elizabeth Torres, NSW, Australia

My Asperger son (17) was not able to complete Year 10. School was a nightmare & the bullying was traumatising!! My High Functioning Autistic son is currently doing yr 10 on Life Skills but still struggles with being bullied & trying to 'FIT' in!
These schools are needed because our amazing children have so much to offer if only given the chance.

Ms Lynne Hille [Signature #368]

Wed, 9 Jun 2010 05:49:48 UTC

Ms Lynne Hille, HABERFIELD, NSW, Australia

I wholeheartedly agree with Antonia's petition. Bravo! I wish such a school had been available for my son, Paul, who like many others in the spectrum (high functioning) who drop out of school because of lack of support, particularly in high school. The most cherished time of a young person's life can become a nightmare as it happened for my son.

Keep up the fight Antonia. I hope someone is listening to make a change for the future high functioning kids in the spectrum!

Lynne Hille

alison miller [Signature #367]

Wed, 9 Jun 2010 03:47:34 UTC

alison miller, nsw, Australia

go girl we need them....mother to an ASD damaged 26 yr old daughter from 3 years of bullying yr 7-9.

mrs Louise Field [Signature #366]

Wed, 9 Jun 2010 07:34:40 UTC

mrs Louise Field, nsw, Australia

Ms Helena Canaris [Signature #365]

Wed, 9 Jun 2010 05:25:02 UTC

Ms Helena Canaris, NSW

roy conner [Signature #364]

Wed, 9 Jun 2010 04:54:05 UTC

roy conner, sydney, Australia

Ms Antonia Canaris [Signature #363]

Wed, 9 Jun 2010 04:15:11 UTC

Ms Antonia Canaris, Ashfield, NSW, Australia

I am sure that many students with Asperger's or High Functioning Autism would be better served academically and psychologically at a purpose designed high school. I have known many students who have either attempted or considered suicide. Large mainstream high schools can not provide an integrated educational and social support system to address these students' complex needs. This is from professional and personal experience. I am a special education teacher with a Masters in autism education.

Mr Mark Websdale [Signature #362]

Wed, 9 Jun 2010 03:07:28 UTC

Mr Mark Websdale, Victoria, Australia

Great minds think alike! I am part of a group pushing for an autism specialist prep to year 12 school in the west of Melbourne.
Keep up the good work!

ms Donna Daley [Signature #361]

Tue, 8 Jun 2010 08:07:03 UTC

ms Donna Daley, sydney, nsw, Australia

2011 my aspergers child will be going into a mainstream high school.we need schools that specialise with aspergers and high function autism our kids need to feel secure and safe.

ms alana leon [Signature #360]

Mon, 7 Jun 2010 05:37:56 UTC

ms alana leon, brisbane, qld, Australia

a learning disability is sometimes the incorrect description of what really is a teaching disability; a school with skilled staff will accommodate students who just learn differently to the majority. this school will be the first of its kind.

mrs cheryl winzar [Signature #359]

Sun, 6 Jun 2010 10:58:16 UTC

mrs cheryl winzar, caloundra, qld, Australia

As a parent of a teen boy with aspies who wont go to school we desperartely need special facilities 4 these young adults so they feel safe and can all relate to one another as they see is their normal enviroment

Mr Brian Foster [Signature #358]

Sun, 6 Jun 2010 10:45:59 UTC

Mr Brian Foster, Tasmania, Australia

Dr Rachel Martin [Signature #357]

Sun, 6 Jun 2010 07:38:00 UTC

Dr Rachel Martin, VICTORIA

Ms LEMONIA MANTOUVALOU [Signature #356]

Fri, 4 Jun 2010 07:17:55 UTC

Ms LEMONIA MANTOUVALOU, ATHENS, ATTIKI, Greece

Asperger's are people of high potential.
When educated properly they will be of great value for australian society and, eventually, for the whole world.
Australian people, fight to built this opporunity for your children and show to the rest of the world how to start and support such initiatives.
I trust gour goal and wish your efforts to meet with success.