It was their first competition and given that the SEN dance world is currently not very widespread, they were the first dance team with special needs to take part in the event. Not only that, their performance placed them 3rd overall in their category.
The first special needs team to ever place in the top 3 at the event. Because they were placed in the top 3 of their category they have qualified for the following event (which is just unbelievably mind blowing that they have achieved this) – they have qualified to compete at the European championships next year in Germany and have the opportunity to represent the UK on an international platform…
All 10 dancers on the autism spectrum from Hillingdon Manor School have never been on an aeroplane, so as a charity we are working with Heathrow Airport staff so that the pupils are able to have a tour and experience right up to the stage of getting on to the plane.
We have created a video of the experience so that our pupils and other families of children or adults with a disability can view a snap shot of our day. We will keep everyone posted of the next stage which will take place early in the new year. We are also looking forward to hearing how Autism with Attitude progress and wish them luck for their trip to Germany!
Please see the link : https://youtu.be/i3IvMcDUogg
We are so proud of them all…