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) Warrington: Historic building to be converted into special school

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Feb 1, 2026, Warrington Guardian: Plans for SEN school in historic town centre Sankey Street building

https://www.warringtonguardian.co.uk/news/25812866.plans-sen-school-historic-town-centre-sankey-street-building/

A HISTORIC and listed building in Warrington town centre is proposed to be converted for use as a special education needs (SEN) school.

Plans have been submitted to Warrington Borough Council seeking advertisement consent for proposed signage at number 73 Sankey Street, also known as Holly House. . . .

“The proposed development seeks to secure a new, viable, and sustainable use for the listed building, ensuring its continued occupation, maintenance, and long-term conservation.” . . .