Building work has commenced on a new performing arts centre exclusively aimed at young people with complex autism. Hermitage-based autism charity, Prior’s Court, has begun transforming an existing building on its site into a unique centre featuring adapted music, dance and drama facilities for young people with complex needs — believed to be the only one of its kind in the UK. Autistic individuals face many barriers to accessing the arts — from light and noise sensitivities to understanding of social rules. One aim of the new centre is to mimic theatre environments to prepare its pupils to suc…