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I think it's an unfortunate piece of legislation which focusses solely on one condition. I would prefer to see a law which guarantees proper and fair treatment for all the conditions which mean children need help, including all learning difficulties and all on the autistic spectrum.
Amen to that. ALL children with any form of disability is let down hugely by this country and have been for many years. I have a 12 year old autistic grandson and an 8 year old dyslexic granddaughter. Both sets of parents have fought and still are fighting tooth and nail to get what every child should have a basic right to and that is access to an education that can help them achieve their full potential. It is hard enough dealing with a disability but heaped on top of that are the local and education authorities putting obstacles in the parents way at every turn and waiting lists of years sometimes before you can see a health professional. Speak to any parent with a school age disabled child and ask what they hate the most and the vast majority of them would say, having a battle over everything their child needs. This country needs to start making proper provision for ALL its children.