That sounds like a counsel of despair. There are schools that accommodate autistic pupils, both in the state sector and independent schools. I have just finished my ten-year term as a governor for an inner-city primary school which had a very inclusive ethos. I spent a day looking at ASC provision, visited every class and spoke to the kids, all of whom were very happy. There are schools that support autistic kids ... the problem is finding them.
Two of the teenagers in my road are autistic. One is awaiting the results of his GCSEs and the other is looking at university. They both seem to have turned out OK. Our local secondary schools are pretty good at supporting ASC. We also have several autistic kids attend our church occasionally. They have had a few issues getting access to additional support, but they seem reasonably happy with school in general.
That sounds like a counsel of despair. There are schools that accommodate autistic pupils, both in the state sector and independent schools. I have just finished my ten-year term as a governor for an inner-city primary school which had a very inclusive ethos. I spent a day looking at ASC provision, visited every class and spoke to the kids, all of whom were very happy. There are schools that support autistic kids ... the problem is finding them.
Two of the teenagers in my road are autistic. One is awaiting the results of his GCSEs and the other is looking at university. They both seem to have turned out OK. Our local secondary schools are pretty good at supporting ASC. We also have several autistic kids attend our church occasionally. They have had a few issues getting access to additional support, but they seem reasonably happy with school in general.
