Comments on: special needs parents needs

By: Jonathan Pagden

Jonathan Pagden — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 21:40:00 +0000

It pains me to say it, but this could be another instance of unthinking prejudice against a ‘hidden’ illness. My youngest son has Down’s Syndrome so we are deeply embedded in the SEN process and generally the people we deal with are keen to help as much as they can. Yes, dealing with ‘the system’ is like trying to herd cats while wading through treacle and simultaneously juggling soot, but individually they’re good people. My point is that anyone can see by looking at my Ben that he has special needs. I share the previous commenters’ doubts about whether yet another government initiative will have any effect at all, other than enabling the politicians to say that something is being done and to blame someone else when nothing comes of it.

By: Kate Thompson

Kate Thompson — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 19:57:26 +0000

Not only am I not holding my breath, but the National NAS are not that great at standing up for individuals either sadly.

By: Agatha

Agatha — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 19:22:34 +0000

As far as my experience goes, they can improve education all they like (my son’s was fine). There are no jobs for autistic/asperger adults, there are no jobs for any other kind of adults.

By: Charlie

Charlie — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:20:55 +0000

the government have been saying this for many years but things get worse
When will they learn that actions speak louder than words?

By: Hugh

Hugh — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 14:34:47 +0000

Looks like another plan without any money.