I have just found out my child is autistic, can she continue to go to our local primary school?

This information applies to England and Wales

Your child should be assessed by the local Education Authority (LEA) and may be give a statement of special educational needs (SEN). All children with SEN should be provided with education that suits their needs. This education may be in your local primary school, a special school or somewhere else, depending on her needs. If you do not feel that the education being offered to your child is best suited to her, you have a right of appeal over any decision made. There are several organisations who can give further advice.

For information about special educational needs, see Special educational needs.
For more information about organisations that can help, see Education: organisations which give information and advice.

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