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[quote=Anonymous][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. [b]There is no way for him to have small talks with any teacher or classmate. That’s not what an autism kid can do. [/b]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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Why do you think this, who told you that?[/quote]

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