A Regina student with autism reflects on his time as he persevered through high school during the COVID-19 pandemic and the teachers job action.
Stephen Walcer, who started high school during the COVID-19 pandemic, said the milestone means a little more for him.
“It made it incredibly difficult because that’s one of the best parts of coming to school, is just seeing all the people you care about and being able to socialize with them and learn together and just speak together and have conversations and then do assignments,” said Walcer, who attends Vanier Collegiate.
Walcer finished grade 8 in 2020. He said he had been looking forward to having the full high school experience but due to restrictions, it did not happen. Starting high school during the pandemic was not easy for Walcer as classes were offered online. For him, it wasn’t the same as learning in person.“You just didn’t get that connection,” he said. “You didn’t have people who would sit beside you. You would get your assignments and you have to do them by yourself.
Walcer’s mother, Laurie Ewen, hoped her son would have a great experience in high school but acknowledged the roadblocks he endured.Ontario seals $357M housing deal with feds. Here’s what it could meanDrowning deaths rising in certain provinces. How to stay water-safe this summer Walcer was diagnosed with autism ten years ago. In school, he is accompanied by a service dog that helps him during potential escalation moments.“Companionship is very important because he was struggling with making friends in elementary school,” she said. “It does tend to bring people closer to ask about the dog. Friendships can build because there’s something common, they can talk about.
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