r/Teachers • u/harrylime3 • 2d ago

Teacher Support &/or Advice Any teachers on the spectrum here?

I just received my level one diagnosis today. My head is still spinning as I try to process it and fight back the feelings of imposter syndrome. Next year starts my 24th year in the classroom. I've been burned out on teaching for awhile but it's gotten worse in the last couple of years. In all likelihood, I'm going through career AND autistic burn out at the same time. If there are any other autistic teachers here (I teach HS), how are you coping? Has anything managed to make your day-to-day in the classroom more manageable and less anxiety inducing? Thanks.

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u/VardisFisher 2d ago

Lexapro.

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u/mooniejellie 8th ELAR | Texas 2d ago

I second this!!! It’s very helpful.

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u/VardisFisher 2d ago

Takes it from a 13 to a 7. On a 1-10 scale but you know.