Many high functioning autistic children aren't achieving their full potential due to the lack of support available to them in the current educational system. If they do not have a learning difficulty they won't necessarily fit the criteria for a specialist unit but with socia/lsensory//behavioural difficulties they often struggle in a mainstream setting. The National Autistic Society recognises there is a gap in the education system for these children and have begun setting up 'Free Schools' to help cater for their needs. A group of parents have got together and decided that something needs to be done and we are petitioning for a school like this to to be set up in Plymouth. Please sign this petition to show your support and pass onto as many people as possible. Thank you
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July 2, 2014
250 signatures and counting. The support for a Plymouth school is growing faster than I expected.
Reached 250 supporters
July 2, 2014
May 25, 2014
The stories shared in the comments are heartbreaking reminders of the urgent need for a new school here. We are currently scouting potential locations for this project.
December 12, 2013
100 signatures reached. This shows just how many families in Plymouth are feeling the same strain.
Reached 100 supporters
December 9, 2013
167 Comments
I couldn't agree more with your plans. The government's decision to close what used to be called 'special schools' and force children into mainstream education, without adjusting teacher training to encompass their needs was a huge mistake...one that the children are paying the price for! Good luck to you all.
My son has high functioning autism and may really need this school when it's time for him to move onto secondary school! There are so many children with autism in Plymouth and no school for the ones without a learning disability.
This is something we need! Provision in Devon is non existent for our children. We don't want to send our children out of county but most are finding it's the only way to get the right education and support for ASD children.
I would like to see help for talented autistic children as my son is now 23 and doesnt see a future for himself..I feel very frustrated and sad by this for when im no longer on this earth to keep help him and keep him safe..
My son has Aspergers also and has access to an education due to provisions in place in his school here in the north. My nephew has been failed thus far, same diagnosis but no provisions to acccomadate him in Plymouth. This is desperately needed for him and others like him.
Superb and much needed
This is not just a nice idea... this is a must! Until very recently I have been working in mainstream with autistic children amd have watched the stripping of allocated support and see a widespread lack of understanding as to the needs of these young people. They have a right to an appropriate education system just like everyone else. Not only does this avoid distress but it also strengthens their chances of entering into the adult world as productive people with so much to offer. Please let this happen.
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Many high functioning autistic children aren't achieving their full potential due to the lack of support available to them in the current educational system. If they do not have a learning difficulty they won't necessarily fit the criteria for a specialist unit but with socia/lsensory//behavioural difficulties they often struggle in a mainstream setting. The National Autistic Society recognises there is a gap in the education system for these children and have begun setting up 'Free Schools' to help cater for their needs. A group of parents have got together and decided that something needs to be done and we are petitioning for a school like this to to be set up in Plymouth. Please sign this petition to show your support and pass onto as many people as possible. Thank you
Updates
July 2, 2014
250 signatures and counting. The support for a Plymouth school is growing faster than I expected.
Reached 250 supporters
July 2, 2014
May 25, 2014
The stories shared in the comments are heartbreaking reminders of the urgent need for a new school here. We are currently scouting potential locations for this project.
December 12, 2013
100 signatures reached. This shows just how many families in Plymouth are feeling the same strain.
Reached 100 supporters
December 9, 2013
167 Comments
Having worked over a number of years with kids with autism, I fully recognise the need for a separate environment in which the can be nurtured and helped to understand a world that at best must be confusing, and at worst, a terrifying ordeal.
I couldn't agree more with your plans. The government's decision to close what used to be called 'special schools' and force children into mainstream education, without adjusting teacher training to encompass their needs was a huge mistake...one that the children are paying the price for! Good luck to you all.
My son has high functioning autism and may really need this school when it's time for him to move onto secondary school! There are so many children with autism in Plymouth and no school for the ones without a learning disability.
This is something we need! Provision in Devon is non existent for our children. We don't want to send our children out of county but most are finding it's the only way to get the right education and support for ASD children.
I would like to see help for talented autistic children as my son is now 23 and doesnt see a future for himself..I feel very frustrated and sad by this for when im no longer on this earth to keep help him and keep him safe..
My son has Aspergers also and has access to an education due to provisions in place in his school here in the north. My nephew has been failed thus far, same diagnosis but no provisions to acccomadate him in Plymouth. This is desperately needed for him and others like him.
Superb and much needed
This is not just a nice idea... this is a must! Until very recently I have been working in mainstream with autistic children amd have watched the stripping of allocated support and see a widespread lack of understanding as to the needs of these young people. They have a right to an appropriate education system just like everyone else. Not only does this avoid distress but it also strengthens their chances of entering into the adult world as productive people with so much to offer. Please let this happen.
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Having worked over a number of years with kids with autism, I fully recognise the need for a separate environment in which the can be nurtured and helped to understand a world that at best must be confusing, and at worst, a terrifying ordeal.