Switch to an accessible version of this website which is easier to read. (requires cookies)

Stunell pleas for better support for children with autism

June 27, 2006 12:27 PM

NASThis week in Westminster, local MP, Andrew Stunell has called on the Government to work with local authorities to get better support for families of children with autism to help avoid them reaching crisis point.

Mr Stunell's plea comes after the tragic deaths of Alison and Ryan Davies in April, and a recent National Audit of Services, Support and Provision for Children with Low Incidence Needs. The report says that national support for families of children with Fragile X Syndrome and autistic spectrum disorders is too low.

Hazel Grove MP, Andrew Stunell said:

"Family support and respite services are vital for families with children with autism. Families often experience ongoing stress, and respite care helps maintain family stability and may provide opportunities for the child to participate in special activities.

"I am demanding that the Treasury use their review of children and young people as an opportunity to consider ways to improve support for families with children with these conditions."

Mr Stunell is also supporting Parliamentary motions calling on the Government to ensure all teachers receive appropriate training to best support children with autism and to ensure that all schools are 'autism-friendly' schools. Mr Stunell added:

"There is currently no requirement for trainee or practising teachers to undertake any training in autism, yet 1 in 110 children have autism. After our local tragedy, it is clearly vital to support the National Autistic Society's campaign, 'Make School Make Sense', and hope that soon all children with autism will have access to the education that is their right." ENDS

What would you like to do next?

  • Subscribe for updates

    Read updates from this website in your desktop or online news reader

    • On a news reader website

      •  
      •  
      •  

      In a desktop news reader or a website not listed above

      •  
    • Example monthly digest email
      •  
      •  
      •  

    • If you submit your contact details, Andrew Stunell, the Liberal Democrats, and their elected representatives may use the information you provide to contact you about issues you may find of interest. Some of the contacts may be automated. You can opt out of these contacts at any time by contacting us.


    • Generate different image

    Join our email list

    • If you submit your contact details, Andrew Stunell, the Liberal Democrats, and their elected representatives may use the information you provide to contact you about issues you may find of interest. Some of the contacts may be automated. You can opt out of these contacts at any time by contacting us.


    • Generate different image

    Follow the party's activity on...

  • Share this page

    Share this page on another website

    Link to this page

    On websites and printed material:
    andrewstunell.org.uk/en/article/2006/031778/stunell-pleas-for-better-support-for-children-with-autism
    In text messages, Twitter, or reading over the phone:
    stunell.co.uk/a81l9

    Email this page to a friend


    • Generate different image

    Print this page

  • Help out or donate

    Help out in your local area

      •  
      •  
      •  
      •  
      •  
      •  
      •  
      •  
      •  
      •  
      •  
      •  

    • If you submit your contact details, Andrew Stunell, the Liberal Democrats, and their elected representatives may use the information you provide to contact you about issues you may find of interest. Some of the contacts may be automated. You can opt out of these contacts at any time by contacting us.


    • Generate different image

    Join the Liberal Democrats

  • Tell us what you think

    Send us your views

    If you are a resident of the Hazel Grove constituency and are writing to discuss any issue that Parliament or government is responsible for, you must provide your home address as MPs are generally only permitted to act on behalf of constituents.

    If you are not a constituent, you do not need to provide your address, but the matters we can deal with are more limited and you may wish to contact your local MP in the first instance.

    • If you agree, Andrew Stunell, the Liberal Democrats, and their elected representatives may use the information you provide to contact you about issues you may find of interest. Some of the contacts may be automated. You can opt out of these contacts at any time by contacting us.


    • Generate different image

    Contact us by email, post, or phone