How to get out of special ed?

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Ever since i was incorrectly diagnosed with ASD in 2007, I have been classified as special ed and ive been put in classes with the 'slow' kids. when I,m in these classes ( 3 times a week) it irritates me because the teacher explains things to slowly and she treats me like i,m immature and stupid. I am in year 10 now and i feel embarrassed about going to the special class, it makes me feel inferior to everyone else and it really pisses me off because i know that i DONT need to be in special ed. how can I convince my school to let me quit special ed?

i think first thing's first is to speak to your parent(s)/guardian(s) about moving up into the mainstream classes. ask them if they can organize a meeting with you, them and all those relevant (special ed teacher, head of year, class tutor, poss. headmaster). if the school haven't got a good reason to keep you in the sp. ed class (you being diagnosed with an ASD does not count as a good reason), and you have high enough marks to back up the fact that you can work in the mainstream classes, it may be possible to try them out for a while, and then move into them if you're comfortable. or at least spend less time in them (once a week vs three times a week)

at your age it's totally natural to feel embarassed about being in sp. ed, about being different from your peers. but if you later find that mainstream classes don't quite cut it, don't be too ashamed to move back down into it. there is nothing worse than being in mainstream classes and struggling - i know that from experience.

(with the incorrect diagnosis, has it been removed from your medical record, or have you seen someone to be reassessed? that might help in future situations where your "diagnosis" may be relevant.)

Speak to your parents and school. When I was in special ed they would sometimes give me extra work. Maybe you can ask for something more challenging.

Depending on which school you attend it may be difficult. If becoming a part of the mainstream classes is too hard, then try asking for more challenging work.