The spectrum of learning

The spectrum of learning

Furthering Autistic Children’s Education and Schooling chairperson Dr Emily Pearce says autism is the fastest growing disability in the world, and without something drastic being done it is only going to become a bigger problem. Her son Samuel, 18, has experienced issues with the schooling system since he was young, struggling with relentless bullying and a lack of understanding from teachers. She says Sam had a difficult school experience that …