Sybil Elgar
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Sybil Elgar was a pioneer in the education and care of both children and adults with autism. She was a founding member of the British National Autistic Society
, and she was awarded member of the Order of the British Empire
(MBE) in 1975. She died on the 8th of January 2007, aged 92.
National Autistic Society
The National Autistic Society is a British charity for people with autistic spectrum disorders , including autism and Asperger's Syndrome. The purpose of the organisation is primarily to improve of the lives of people with Autism in the United Kingdom.Founded in 1962 as the Autistic Children's Aid...
, and she was awarded member of the Order of the British Empire
Order of the British Empire
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V of the United Kingdom. The Order comprises five classes in civil and military divisions...
(MBE) in 1975. She died on the 8th of January 2007, aged 92.
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- National Autistic SocietyNational Autistic SocietyThe National Autistic Society is a British charity for people with autistic spectrum disorders , including autism and Asperger's Syndrome. The purpose of the organisation is primarily to improve of the lives of people with Autism in the United Kingdom.Founded in 1962 as the Autistic Children's Aid...