MY LIFE: Alex 8, Dorset

3 February 2004 1 min read

I have Asperger's, which means I think differently.

I find school hard because it's about people having to learn in the same way. I choose to stay with my class nearly all the time.

I think the chairs in the classroom should be more comfortable - like the teacher's chairs are - and there should be no more sitting on the floor.

I wish children didn't have to be silent for a long time. I also don't think there should be homework for any children because school should not tell you what to do at home.

I'd like there to be lots more playing. I like going to play in parks a lot.

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