Show Notes
Why are autistic children receiving less support than they would have 20 years ago, despite our vastly improved knowledge of the area? Why are special education teachers not receiving training before they begin working with our most vulnerable children? What can be done to help support our neurodivergent children, their parents and their teachers?
The inimitable Ciara Reilly is back on That'll Teach You this week to answer these questions and more. Ciara shares her own experiences as both a mother and a teacher, and, as always, is not afraid to ask the hard questions and tell some home truths.
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