In a post on Facebook, she wrote: “Our hearts are broken and we need to share this..
“Our autistic son has been treated so unfairly, and we feel deeply let down.
“For over four years, he’s been doing work experience at Waitrose and Partners store in Cheadle Hulme.
“Every week, for two full mornings, he worked so hard – emptying four or more cages of stock, stacking shelves, and helping wherever he could.
“He loved it there. The shop staff were absolutely amazing with him and made him feel part of the team.
“Many of them would say things like, “You work harder than some people who are paid to work here.
“He gave over 600 hours of his time – purely because he wanted to belong, contribute, and make a difference.
“When we asked if there was any chance he could be offered just a few paid hours – not as charity, but as recognition for all the time, effort, and heart he’s given – we were shocked by how dismissive and cold the response was.
“The manager said, “We can’t just let him do his thing,” when that’s exactly what he’s been doing successfully for years.”
She continued: “After everything he’s done, there was no apology, no thanks, and no recognition for his commitment. Just silence.
SANGHA KOMMUNE (SSR) 