Parks School in U.K. Joins Others to Provide Support for Kids with Autism and Their Families

Parks School in Oakham, Rutland, U.K. has found equal benefits in supporting children with autism and their families. Special [education] schools across England are providing therapies to mainstream the children using trained mentors. Art classes are popular and so is rebound therapy, "which uses adapted trampolines to therapeutic effect with children with special needs." In addition, schools are training family counselors in sensory integration therapy to help families continue treatment at home.

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