"We just want to be happy and to learn at school"
Only 26% of autistic pupils feel happy at school.
In this video, Sua, mother to Eden-Rose of The Eden Rose Project, discusses the isolation many children face when the education system fails to account for the full spectrum of their needs.
"We need change in the system"
Gavin's experience reflects the frustrations of many parents of autistic children.
78% of autistic children have felt too scared to go to school. In this video, Gavin shares the pressure families face when the education system prioritises attendance over wellbeing. He explains how the threat of fines and being forced into an unsuitable setting can worsen a child’s anxiety and damage their long term mental health.