I have spent the past 12 months gathering the views of autistic children and young people: what is important to them, what their biggest challenges are and what they would like to change in their lives.
Before reading this, please watch this music video I have created, sharing the voice of some of these children and young people.
I have created surveys and questionnaire which to date over 900 autistic children have responded to, I have interviewed and spoken directly to around 80 children and have also consulted with hundreds of autistic adults on what they wish life was like for them when they were children.
There are four key themes that were identified during this process, and I would like to share these 4 themes with you.
Please be mindful this is just an overview of the priorities of autistic children and young people. More in-depth information, support and…
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