A Leeds 10-year-old has been out of school since summer and unable to make the friends she craves because everywhere in the area has rejected her.
Leyla Gallagher, from Horsforth, has Autism, ADHD and Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA). This means following everyday expectations and demands causes extreme anxiety, and therefore Leyla struggles in mainstream schools.
But Leyla's Mum Daniella, 39, says every provision in Leeds has said it 'can't meet Leyla's needs', leaving her stuck at home, isolated and feeling different.
