The first step is just saying something. Find someone you can talk to (a teacher, student helper, or even the principal), let them know what your problem is, and talk about how you can deal with it. Be articulate and patient with them. Of course, you might not find a receptive ear with the first person you talk to—you may need to keep advocating to get what you need. And you need to balance your self-advocacy with reasonable expectations about what a teacher or a school can manage. Just remember that every time a system has changed for the better, it’s because of someone saying, “I have a
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