If the future feels uncertain, two Croxley Danes schoolboys prove there is reason for hope.
Year 10 student William and Year 8 pupil Ethan are showing the future is in good hands, as they travel across the county delivering important assemblies on autism.
Through honesty, courage, and lived experience, the boys are changing minds by raising awareness of autism and challenging how it is understood.
With the help of Mrs Richards, equality coordinator at Croxley Danes, the pair have spoken to several primary schools, including Charter Junior School.
Standing in front of young audiences, William and Ethan speak about what it means to live with autism and help children see beyond stereotypes.
Their work is not only about awareness, but shaping understanding. A key point is about the importance of language.
They explain why autism should be described as an autism spectrum condition rather than a disorder.
This moves terminology from negative associations toward respect and acceptance.
With this, the boys are helping the next generation talk about neurodiversity accurately, thoughtfully, and with empathy.
One meaningful visit saw the boys return to their former school, Yorke Mead Primary, where their impact is remembered.
Headteacher Lucille Pollard said she was “immensely proud of the young men they have become”, praising their confidence and influence.
Croxley Danes School echoed that pride, calling William and Ethan “an asset”.
Through their voices and determination, these two boys are shaping the future.
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