Teachers would always tell DD to "make better choices" and lecture her, while ignoring the fact that it was literally impossible for her to focus in that very chaotic environment. I asked if she could be removed from class to work in a quiet room for at least some activities (like tests) and that request was met with blank stares. The teacher suggested she go sit by herself in the hallway (also noisy and chaotic). They were trying to force her to adapt to the situation instead of changing the environment for her and other 2e kids who were having similar difficulties.
DD basically just started shutting down, started asking questions about why she was put into such a high math level, stopped trying, claimed that she couldn't do things, lied about the work, etc. She didn't appear obviously anxious either, she just looked either really unfocused or like she wasn't trying. Most kids that age aren't able to recognize that they are feeling anxious.
