Thames Valley School, a collaboration between the NAS, local authorities, voluntary groups, schools and parents, is being set-up in response to a local need for specialist provision for children and young people with autism.
It follows concerns by Reading Borough Council about being able to meet the needs of an increasing number of pupils with autism. According to the National Autistic Society, the number of pupils in Reading with a statement for autism increased by 1.9 per cent from April 2010 to March 2011.
The school, based in Tilehurst, Reading, will cater for 50 children aged from five to 16 with autism, including those with Asperger syndrome.
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