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Autistic Student Overcomes Challenges to Pass GCSE Exams

Autistic Student Overcomes Challenges to Pass GCSE Exams

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THE BRIEF
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Sully, a 16-year-old autistic student at Tor Bridge High in Plymouth, defied expectations by passing his GCSEs, including achieving a grade 6 in English Language.

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Previously suspended from primary school and told he might not be able to take exams, he was tutored by his sister, Cordelia, in the lead-up to the tests.

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Sully plans to study digital art at Access Creative College, while his school reported its best-ever GCSE results across the board this year.