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# Autism

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This futuristic pod is making college life easier for students with autism
Too loud, too bright, too fast, too tight: Christmas can be a nightmare of anxiety for children with autism
Anti-vaccination myths can have devastating impacts on uptake rates, Harris warns EU
Short home movies of children can be used to diagnose autism, study finds
This Santa's grotto is being adapted for an Autism-friendly experience for children
Dublin mother concerned about son's regression as Autism unit closes due to school building defects
School launches High Court challenge over decision requiring it to enrol boy with autism
'Excitedly I rang the Dept of Education thinking our lack of funding must've been some oversight.'
Bus Éireann in €5k payout over subcontractor who wouldn't let boy with autism eat toast in taxi
Clonakilty wants to become Ireland's first autism-friendly town
'You're an incapable mother. Your child shouldn't be allowed out'
Paddy McGuinness told parents of children with autism not to give up hopes of having a family holiday
'I’ve been that soldier, where people are tutting and rolling their eyes'
Lidl Ireland apologises to mum and son who were told to leave store with autism assistance dog
New blood and urine tests can indicate autism in children earlier
Trolleys like this can help shoppers with autism. They're being introduced by SuperValu
Fees at centre for residents with autism to be probed over concerns about 'unknown criteria'
Mother told to call gardaí for her autistic son as HSE services were shut at the weekend
'Physically and psychologically abusive' situation reported at Kilkenny care centre
'I consider myself a success, to someone else that might mean working four hours a week'
RTÉ launches 'groundbreaking' new series whose main character and cast are on the autism spectrum
'He beats his head off walls and draws blood' - Mother's appeal for supports for son who has autism
Children exposed to antidepressants during pregnancy only at small risk of autism
New bill to support children with autism after 20,000 people sign petition for it
Investigation underway after teacher was recorded screaming at young pupil with autism
'He pinned my arms down and he strangled me': Couple with challenged son call for more support
Ad which claimed homeopathy treatment helped children with autism overcome symptoms banned
The FAI is making it easier for children with autism to go to football matches
Shannon Airport has opened the first airport sensory room in Europe for people with autism
'Some people think that every person with autism is like Rain Man, or a wizard at maths'
'The big question was - how do we do this?': Sesame Street welcomes new character who has autism
'I want to show that someone who can't speak thinks many thoughts, understands everything'
This little girl from Co Down's amazing cover of Hallelujah is going viral around the world
This lovely video of a Dublin busker jamming with a girl with autism is going viral on Facebook
Assistance dogs for children with autism available again after three-year wait
Health costs associated with pesticides 10 times higher in EU than in US
This dad found a heartbreaking detail in his son with autism's homework
Scientists identify drug that could increase social interaction of people with autism
Environmentalists delighted after autism society cancels 'lethal' balloon release
Keith Duffy says he felt sick to his stomach after reading Irish Autism Action comments