For those unsure about what challenges those with autism might face, it's worth reading a bit about (or possibly visiting) a school like The Treehouse School in north London: https://treehousesc… (View Post)

Just read the header around a busy day. As a teacher I wholeheartedly agree, and don't have much to add, except to say thanks for writing it and to offer an anecdote in support of ydoethur'… (View Post)

@Sandpit thanks for the considered response. I realised after I posted that you and Fishing were making quite different points and I should have really responded to Fishing not you. Nevertheless I th… (View Post)

FPT: I'm genuinely fascinated by those who are able to hold the viewpoints that Sandpit and Fishing shared on the last thread. I know it is economic orthodoxy to argue this way but it also appea… (View Post)

Problem is, democracies have a tendency to occasionally elect crooks and madmen. Who would ally with us when it appears at least likely that our next leader will very much fit that particular bill? (View Post)