Biography
Lord Sterling of Plaistow has engaged with autism and learning disability issues primarily through two debate speeches and committee work on autism strategy. His contributions have focused on educational training for teachers in managing autism, the need for more educational psychologists for early identification, and the importance of recognising autistic people's capabilities when properly supported. His engagement appears to be informed by personal experience with autistic grandchildren.
Generated from their own Hansard record, below
“…I also thank the noble Baroness, Lady Rock, for the opening address. I have two autistic grandchildren, and that is one of the things that has occupied a lot of my life during the time we have had them—they are wonderful.”
Record by topic
- Learning disability & autism463rd of 8996.5
What they’ve said
“My Lords, first, I have an autistic grandson. He is at a very difficult period of life. I know from old that the Minister has a deep feeling for and understanding of the problems of it. The noble Lord, Lord Touhig, and I have worked together for many years and there are two things I want to make quite clear.”
Autism Employment Review · 2025-05-12 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…There are still not enough people who truly understand SEND and what really happens. I am more than interested in this because I have a grandson who is autistic, and I have followed this through many times.”
Autism Employment: Buckland Review · 2024-09-10 · Read on Hansard ↗
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Related media coverage
Recent UK press coverage of their topics — not necessarily quoting them directly.
- New SEND school in Petersham completesouthlondon.co.uk