People with autism are being locked away in institutions. A radical change is needed

People with autism are being locked away in institutions. A radical change is needed | Sheila Hollins My panel oversees reviews into detention cases of people with autism. I see how the system fails those it should help.

Not many people have to worry that their children will be forcibly removed or locked away from society. Yet this is something I do worry about. My autistic son, who also has a learning disability, experiences the world differently. I am often in awe of his perspective, and he has inspired my more than 40 years of professional and voluntary effort advocating for better understanding, care and support. The Guardian