“…l), the issue of differing profiles is really important; pupils with a pathological demand avoidance profile of autism will require a totally different strategy from staff at the reception desk and teachers to get them into school and get them engaged with education.”
Record by topic
- Learning disability & autism93rd of 90536.0
- Mental health491st of 8906.0
- Cancer351st of 6415.0
Also active on learning disability & autism
What they’ve said
“…to improve the health of neurodiverse young people is high-quality attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and autism assessments. The Government are proposing to cut substantially the amount paid to providers.”
Health of Children and Young People · 2026-07-14 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…I will not talk about SEND travel today, but a big issue in my inbox—as in that of the hon. Member for Harrogate and Knaresborough—is from parents who accept that things have to change, but who have seen anomalies impacting their kids and their ability to get their kids to school.”
Home-to-School Transport · 2026-06-04 · Read on Hansard ↗
“I welcome the section on training in the SEND consultation, but much of it is not statutory. Will the Secretary of State confirm her thinking on that? Will she also confirm that autism and profiles of it such as pathological demand avoidance will be at the centre of that training?”
Schools White Paper: Every Child Achieving and Thriving · 2026-02-23 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…I think of FinTrU in Derry, which is actively recruiting autistic people because of the skills and values they have. Does the hon. Gentleman agree that we have to much more effectively match those companies with people with an autistic background?…”
Autistic Adults: Employment · 2025-11-11 · Read on Hansard ↗
“Q5. A much better understanding of the particular needs of autistic and neurodiverse children is vital to expanding capacity in mainstream education for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.”
Engagements · 2025-07-16 · Read on Hansard ↗
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