Statistics indicate detectable autism in young children is steadily rising; putting greater stress on welfare, health and educational services. Autism is recognised as a chronic disease without a cure, all efforts are made to manage autism through specialist education, speech and occupational health treatments with promising results. Early intervention and Autism schools offer children with autism specialist learning and important preparation into our society. This is vital for successful inclusion into mainstream schools and communities. The benefits of having a localised Autism unit in Gorey include: •Provision of quality education for students with autism across Gorey suburbs •To meet future demands for an Autism school due to urban growth areas in Gorey •Stronger support for local mainstream schools.
•Better connection with the surrounding communits
•Higher community participation, understanding and inclusion •Reduced travel times and distance for Gorey students and families
•Use of existing buildings in Creagh College School, on the current educational site
•Close proximity to Specialist School and Primary School •Excellent transport links to and from Gorey
You can make the difference! All children with autism deserve a quality education and community inclusion. The more people who respond to this petition will help children with autism to secure a successful educational and community future. We the undersigned call upon the Minister for Education and Skills, Richard Bruton T.D to commit Educational funding towards an essential Autism school in Creagh College Secondary School Gorey.
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