Autistic/neurodivergent students have significantly
lower rates of Year 12 completion than their neurotypical peers. Having meaningful accommodations in place, including but not limited to special provision for students completing their VCE, can be a game-changer for many learners.

The Victorian Department of Education has a range of senior secondary schooling reform pathways which have had strong input from the autistic/neurodivergent communities. Within the context of these reforms, Cylan’s story is intended to motivate senior secondary school teams with providing the necessary VCAA approved special consideration adjustments to help an autistic/neurodivergent learner to complete Year 12.