According to research from the National Autistic Society (NAS), there are around 700,000 people diagnosed with autism in the UK, and many more who have not received a diagnosis. Welcoming a child with autism to the nursery is no longer an uncommon occurrence, and the early years sector can expect to see more autistic children when the 30-hour offer rolls out.
Accessing the right support at the right time is vital for these children and gives early years provision a key role. In line with this, the NAS is pleased to report that demand for its autism training, from both professionals and parents, is steadily increasing.
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