What will happen in another 4 years? How can we go on like this? This is a national (and international) problem of monumental proportions. We have an entire new class of children who cannot be accommodated by the system: many are manifestly neurologically impaired. Meanwhile, the government and the medical profession sleep on regardless.
John Stone,
UK media editor, Age of Autism

The generation of American children born after 1990 are arguably the sickest generation in the history of our country.
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.

It seemed to me that with rising autism prevalence, you’d also see rising autism costs to society, and it turns out, the costs are catastrophic.
They calculated that in 2015 autism cost the United States $268 billion and they projected that if autism continues at its current rate, we’re looking at one trillion dollars a year in autism costs by 2025, so within five years.
Toby Rogers, PhD, Political economist

(UK) Walsall: 40 place special school approved

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Mar 4, 2026, Plans for special educational needs school in former Walsall office building approved | Express & Star

A new Special Educational Needs (SEN) school has been approved in Walsall town centre.

Number 18 Lichfield Street now has permission to become a facility for 40 pupils aged 11-16.

Applicant Apex Independent Academy submitted the proposals to Walsall Council to convert the two-storey office building. . . .

The latest plans involve classrooms for year seven to year eleven students, sensory and quiet rooms, a common room, IT suite and accessible toilets. . . .

Agent Anjum Design Ltd said: “The proposal provides much-needed SEN school places in Walsall, ensures a safe and inclusive environment, and protects residential amenity.”