Tag: autism

Children with autism need the dedicated support that only specialist schools can provide, says Chris Lovell

For Robyn Steward, Asperger’s meant a childhood blighted by anxiety and isolation, but today she helps others cope with the strain of being “different”

How can the Government improve educational opportunities for those with ASD? Robert Buckland MP outlines the recommendations of an important new report

Joshua Muggleton provides a personal account of the acute social challenges of growing up with Asperger’s 

Chris Beck tells how music opened up a world of possibilities for his son with Down syndrome and ASD

Wendy Lawson charts her lifelong struggle with autism, through isolation, obsession and an abusive marriage, on the road to self-realisation and fulfilment

Craig Goodall looks at parental attitudes to the education of children with ASD

Steve Tyler looks at what can be done to help students with ASD attend school