About Us About Autism About Autism Our autism school Our young adult autism provision Our autism training Our autism research programme Our son had a lot of behavioural problems and was self injurious. He would bite his hand when he was anxious or bang his head. He had no way of communicating and was therefore extremely frustrated as a young boy. Parent of a young person at Prior's Court Autism (Autism Spectrum Disorder or Condition) is a lifelong developmental disability that affects how a person communicates with and relates to other people, as well as how they experience the world around them. It is a spectrum condition: some people with autism can live relatively independently but others may need a high level of support throughout their lives. The condition can make life extremely challenging for the families of those affected. Aim High For Autism is a short film following the journey of eight of our young people as they travel to London’s iconic Abbey Road studios to record Let Me Shine. It calls for acceptance and understanding for those on the autistic spectrum, and sees them overcoming enormous challenges to be a part of the production - the culmination of months of rehearsals and preparation. Watch 'Aim High for Autism': To mark World Autism Awareness Day, which takes place on 2nd April each year, Prior's Court young people, staff and musicians recorded a song, 'Let Me Shine' to raise awareness, challenge perceptions of autism and encourage acceptance. Watch 'Let Me Shine' - a song for World Autism Awareness Day: Our autism school Our young adult autism provision Our autism training Our autism research programme My Special Brother - by Hannah, aged 12 years, sister to Jacob I know him as my brother Which seems very strange indeed This little boy so special Who knows nothing about me I often wonder where he goes In times of private thought I hope he's happy and content In just the way he ought He lives his life in parallel Across this huge divide To be here with me but not connect Growing older side by side We never play or share or shout This world he's in will keep me out I hope one day he'll let me in So I can be special just to him.