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Wednesday, 16 August, 2023

‘I just want to learn’: Sheffield mum says autistic son has been denied access to education — ITV News

A mother whose autistic son has been unable to go to school for more than a year says she’s “angry” that they’ve been left in limbo over his education and future.

Rio, 12, from Sheffield, has a number of complex conditions, including autism and ADHD.

After spending two months in hospital last year, experts said his school was no longer suitable, however an alternative hasn’t been found.

His mother, Jen Dunstan, says it’s left her with no choice but to take on the role of his teacher, without “any practical or financial support”.

Read more at: 
https://www.itv.com/news/calendar/2023-08-15/mothers-fight-for-her-autistic-son-denied-education-for-the-past-year
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