In these times of economic hardship, it is going to be even harder to get the help needed for many people on the spectrum. If you find that support has been reduced or changed to be less effective, please remember that LEA's have had drastic funding reductions.
This does not mean that you should not fight for your child's needs. I just think that initial negotiation and positive communication are the way to go. Confrontation and tribunals should only be the last resort.
As a teacher of autistic young people in a specialist FE provision I try and get all the support that my students need from within my organisation. Although we try and make it happen, funding cuts have made this very difficult.
I have had to become very knowledgeable about outside agencies that can be included in achieving the level of support needed. It takes a lot of co-ordinating and goes way above and beyond the role of a teacher, but with the help of all parties concerned I feel we are making a difference.
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