"Lessons Taught Through Fear"

  Written by Susan Fitzell

This is an eyeopening story of one teachers learning experience on Punishment vs Discipline. The methods she experienced and the realization of trauma and fear that creates humiliation through Punishment. 

See after 'my experience' below the featured story of teacher!  
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"As a young student myself in elementary school in the early 1970's the punishment for unacceptable behavior was the strap. I am not sure of the material it was made of (possibly rubber), however it was implemented across the palm of the students writing hand. By the reaction of the student punished it was very painful, bring most to tears. Although myself I had never received the strap as punishment I witnessed it many times as it was generally received in front of the classroom for all students to witness. As I think back now I do not believe it had any affect on behavior of the re-offending students who often received it. However it instilled fear in many students who certainly did not want to do anything wrong to receive this punishment. The pain, punishment and humiliation was horrific now as I think back." ~ Susan Swinemar 
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Featured Story: "Lessons Taught in Fear"
                                       By Susan Fitzell

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http://gazette.teachers.net/gazette/wordpress/susan-fitzell/lessons-taught-through-fear/

Quote from featured story:
"If I had not had both these experiences, I would have intellectually understood the philosophical arguments for discipline and against punishment, but, my understanding would not have come from an experience that touched me deeply. Experience makes a better teacher. Some adults from my generation, who were often educated in punitive environments, may never have experienced caring discipline. Consequently, these adults would look at the world with the attitude, “If It worked for me, it will work for them.” The emotional scars that result from punishment and ridicule may...."  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Autism Societies in Canada      

Autism Society Canada

http://autismsocietycanada.ca/

The goal of ASC, through collaboration with Canadian governments, is reducing the impact of ASD on individuals and their families, maximizing individual potential, and minimizing cost of ASD's

Autism Society Nova Scotia

http://autismsocietynovascotia.ca/

Support group meetings for the Autism Society Nova Scotia are generally held on the third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m.

Autism Centre Society of the South Shore

http://www.autismsocietycanada.ca/index.php?option=com_sobi2&sobi2Task=sobi2Details&catid=1449&sobi2Id=12167&Itemid=139&lang=en

Valley Autism Support Team (Nova Scotia)

http://nsnet.org/vast/index.html

Established to provide support and networking to families and others involved with children with Autism/PDD; education and advocacy. Conducts monthly meetings.

Autism Society of Edmonton Area

http://edmontonautismsociety.org

Dedicated to creating a community where individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders are valued and achieve their full potential.

Autism Society Of Newfoundland And Labrador

http://autism.nf.net/

The purpose of the Autism Society of Newfoundland and Labrador is to continue to improve the quality of living for all individuals with autism and their families.

Autism Society Of Ontario: London Chapter

http://geocities.com/Heartland/Hills/4347/autismon.html

Our Mission is to work with families and communities to ensure that persons with autism and pervasive developmental disorders achieve the highest quality of life as productive members of society. Advocacy, support and information.

Autism Society Of Prince Edward Island

http://gov.pe.ca/infopei/index.php3?number=5217&lang=E

Provides information and support to families and to individuals with autism; promotes public understanding and acceptance of people with autism; advocates for quality, inclusive education and other services within a person's own community.

Autism Society Ontario

http://autismsociety.on.ca/

Members are connected through a volunteer network of 29 Chapters throughout the Province of Ontario.

Autism Treatment Services Of Canada
http://autism.ca                                                                                                   A national affiliation of organizations that provides treatment, educational, management and consultative services to people with autism and related disorders across Canada

Autistic Continuum Connections, Education, And Support Site

http://access.autistics.org/

This site was created by a group of autistic adults who are members of a support group at Vancouver Island Autistic Homes Society. Articles on advocacy, adolescent and adult issues, education, behaviour, assessment and diagnosis.

Canadian Hyperlexia Association

http://home.ican.net/~cha/

Fostering awareness of the syndrome of hyperlexia across Canada.

FEAT Of Alberta

http://members.shaw.ca/feat.ab/FEAT.html

We are working towards securing universal access to the only scientifically validated treatment now available for young autistic children. Our message is: There is hope!

Hawkins Institute

http://anythingispossible.ca/

Hawkins Institute was founded in 1995 by Gail Hawkins to offer a service that helps people with Asperger Syndrome (AS) and more able autism acquire vocational skills and find meaningful work. Our job is to make our client's own mission possible. We currently enjoy a 92% success rate in finding meaningful employment for our clients and are often able to place an individual in about twelve weeks after the initial Foundation Building program. Since it opened, Hawkins Institute has helped hundreds of people with Asperger Syndrome reach their employment potential.

Resources and where to Find Help:

If you or someone you know needs help, reach out to people you can trust. A family member, relative, friend or teacher. You’re not alone. Support and resources are available to help.  Download this list in PDF format to print and share!

kidshelpphone.ca Toll-Free 1-800-668-6868                  Kids Help Phone is a free, anonymous and confidential phone and on-line professional counselling service for youth. Big or small concerns. 24/7. 365 days a year.       Tip sheets for parents

antibullying.novascotia.ca                                   Support for parents and guardians looking for information to help their kids through bullying and cyberbullying issues. Find information tailored to four audiences: children and youth, parents and guardians,                                                 educators and schools, and community.                                                          

TeenMentalHealth.org                          This website is dedicated to helping improve the mental health of youth.

 CyberSafeGirl.ca

A prevention and education initiative for online safety for girls, led by the Atlantic Ministers responsible for the Status of Women.

Canadian Mental Health Association - cmha.ca     Support for people with mental illnesses including Communities Addressing Suicide Together Program.

Telephone crisis support and mobile response is offered for work, home, school, and community agencies  Service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 

The Jack Project - www.thejackproject.org/resources  Tip sheets on suicide prevention, bullying and mental health for teens and families, produced in partnership with Kids Help Phone.

Youth Drug Prevention For Parents - drugprevention.gc.ca                                                The National Anti-Drug Strategy website for helping parents talk about substance use with teens.

   

District Health Authorities/ IWK                                  Check with your district health authority to see what services are available for children and youth in your local area.

 PsychosisSucks.ca

This site promotes early detection, educates about psychosis and provides direction for seeking help.

Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention - www.suicideprevention.ca

Information about preventing suicide, with links to regional support.

Avalon Sexual Assault Center - avaloncentre.ca

The Avalon Centre provides services for those affected by sexual violence, with support, education, counselling and leadership/advocacy services for women. 

 LaingHouse.org

Laing House is a peer support organization for youth living with mental illness.

NeedHelpNow.ca  If you, a friend, peer or sibling have been involved in a self/peer (otherwise known as "sexting") exploitation incident NeedHelpNow.ca is                                                      here.   

 ns.211.ca

211 is here to help you find the right community and social services.    

 811.novascotia.ca                                                          Just three numbers - 8-1-1, and you will have access to non-emergency health information and services.  

 911  911.novascotia.ca                                                        CALL 911 when someone’s health, safety or property is threatened and help is needed right away.