In recent months, parents of autistic children have been raising urgent alarms. Some even put themselves in danger to make their voices heard. For instance, in September, a mother of twin autistic children climbed a crane in Lille. Just last week, a mother in Seine-Maritime went on a hunger strike to demand a specialized aide for her son.

All of them highlight the same issue: the lack of resources to ensure their children receive proper schooling. Of the 100,000 autistic children in France, fewer than 20% have access to education.

What does daily life look like for these families? What are their demands? And what solutions have they found for their children’s future?