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# Autism

Last month
June 2024
Children deemed 'too autistic' for mental health service and 'too anxious' for disability team
Some children are not seen by CAMHS until they self-harm or attempt suicide, parents have warned.
Órla Ryan
Updated 13 Jun
31.8k
4
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Children given 'inadequate or inappropriate' support by CAMHS 'because they were autistic'
14 May
'My son is not there anymore': How young people with psychosis are falling through the cracks
29 Feb
This year
2024
'Ming' Flanagan on independents' popularity, his autism diagnosis and voters' move to the right
After nearly a decade in Brussels, Flanagan tells The Journal he can now see the merits of the European Parliament.
19 May
19.9k
Children given 'inadequate or inappropriate' support by CAMHS 'because they were autistic'
14 May
8.3k
Senator tells TD: "You did not see children with difference in school because they were not allowed to attend"
10 May
20.9k
Late autism diagnosis: 'Now I know, I don't care what anyone thinks of me'
Clare McAfee
5 May
28.1k
Understanding neurodiversity: There's no correct way for the brain to work, we're all different
Nessa Hill
6 Apr
14.0k
26
Last year
2023
National charity offers advice on how to best accommodate autistic children during Christmas
24 Dec 2023
9.4k
2
Minister for Disabilities launches public transport initiative for people with autism
14 Jun 2023
6.3k
8
Government could reimburse parents who go private to assess children’s needs, Dáil told
24 May 2023
10.6k
26
Call for families to take part in first national study on autistic children's school experiences
30 Mar 2023
7.7k
9
'It’s been a bit of a journey' - James McClean diagnosed with autism
28 Mar 2023
22.9k
6
'It’s been a bit of a journey' - James McClean diagnosed with autism
28 Mar 2023
9.9k
4
The Explainer x Noteworthy: Why is it so tough to access autism services?
Updated 21 Mar 2023
6.1k
0
‘Shouting into a black hole’: Chronic delays to autism services failing children
20 Mar 2023
21.8k
18
Calls for redress scheme for children affected by drug that caused birth defects
12 Mar 2023
16.6k
16
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Family 'devastated' that school for children with autism not ready for September opening
26 Aug 2022
18.9k
12
TD ‘beyond embarrassed’ by lack of action on services for autistic children
12 Jul 2022
19.1k
19
Government approves legislation to compel schools to provide special education classes more quickly
28 Jun 2022
14.9k
14
Colleges to get €3 million euro a year to support students with autism
2 Jun 2022
9.2k
4
Autism charity calls for immediate clarity on proposed 'special education centres'
2 Jun 2022
13.7k
9
Government urged to confirm 'special education centres' no longer being considered
Updated 31 May 2022
11.0k
6
'Ten steps backwards': Govt proposal to open 'special educational needs centres' met with criticism
26 May 2022
12.9k
3
Allegations of department gathering dossiers on children with autism 'extremely concerning', says Paul Reid
28 Mar 2021
24.0k
34
'Anxiety levels in my house are through the roof': Major challenge ahead for parents of children with ASD
27 Aug 2020
21.3k
13
The long wait for autism assessment: 'From cautiously optimistic to desperately worried'
Anonymous
25 Aug 2020
21.4k
17
New research highlights long-term impact of Covid-19 restrictions on children with autism
13 Aug 2020
23.2k
59
'Routine and structure has vanished': Autism community appeals for public support as it copes with Covid-19 crisis
2 Apr 2020
19.0k
39
Opinion: 'We battled to have our son's autism diagnosed - how might the delay have affected him?'
Anonymous
18 Mar 2020
25.6k
12
Three-quarters of children with autism not getting needs met in public system
21 Feb 2020
19.5k
37
'I hope the candidates are listening': Anger in Firhouse as parents plead for more autism supports
1 Feb 2020
17.3k
35
Fine Gael stands by Catherine Noone and she can do whatever interview she likes, says Donohoe
Updated 30 Jan 2020
46.9k
100
Simon Coveney apologises for Noone's comments: 'They were offensive, ignorant and wrong'
29 Jan 2020
23.7k
62
'Good enough for me': Varadkar says he accepts apology from FG senator who described him as 'autistic'
28 Jan 2020
36.9k
100
This wristband subtly alerts teachers when a student with Autism is feeling overwhelmed
9 Jan 2020
146k
35
Dublin Airport opens sensory room for passengers with special needs
25 Nov 2019
21.0k
20
Mother who smothered daughter with pillow found not guilty by reason of insanity
23 Oct 2019
18.2k
24
Woman who smothered her daughter was suffering from severe depression with psychotic features, court hears
23 Oct 2019
10.3k
'Until now people have been expecting these kids to adapt - but why should they adapt?'
14 Oct 2019
17.6k
4
Changes to summer scheme for children with disabilities to be considered after High Court cases
7 Oct 2019
22.1k
17
Young children with autism left without education due to funding delays
26 Sep 2019
7.9k
21
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