Reasonable Adjustments
The reasonable adjustment duty says that places such as schools, hospitals, doctors, workplaces, clubs/hobbies must put changes in place (Equality Act, 2010). This is called a reasonable adjustment. Reasonable adjustments can support an autistic young person to access things in a world that may not be suited to their needs. This is to give autistic young people an equal chance at doing their best, feeling supported and being given the opportunity to thrive.
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