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[quote=Anonymous]I have an autistic son. He is in a big public high school, straight As, but no social life all. We are fine with it and don’t have higher expectation. As long as he can get into a state college, get a STEM degree and have a job, that’s successful.

At this time he wants to apply for an internship. It requires a reference letter from a STEM teacher. So, my son wrote an email to his math teacher from last year’s class. After a whole week, he didn’t hear back. I assume that means the teacher doesn’t want. I read his email and felt very awkward. His tone, you know, is not like asking for a favor. Instead, it sounds like instructing the teacher without any emotion. Besides, another reason may be: the teacher didn’t have personal interaction with him and doesn’t want to refer. It’s not a surprise. There is no way for him to have small talks with any teacher or classmate. That’s not what an autism kid can do. He is always quiet as if he were not there.

But it really upset me. This is just a summer intern. I can’t imagine how he can get recommendation letters when he applies for college. Even if a straight A student, no teacher would do it for him.

Although normally this is student’s job, shall I get involved in this case and how? No any teacher knows he is autism. But I don’t think they will write a letter just because I tell them this issue. I would appreciate if anyone has experience.

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