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'An invaluable resource' - Minister launches phone line for autistic community

The Minister of State for Disabilities has announced the creation of a telephone information line for the autistic community. The AsIAm (Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point) phone line initiative was launched today (Thursday ...

17 Feb 2022 at 16:20

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'Unlawful' plan to create special school centres slammed by children's rights expert

A plan to create special school centres for children with additional needs is a “watered-down” form of education that is unlawful, an expert has said. Children’s rights solicitor Gareth Noble said the government’s plan is in breach of ...

27 May 2022 at 13:55

National News

'An important day' - Harris announces €3m supports for autistic third level students

Millions of euro in funding has been ringfenced to support autistic students and those with intellectual disabilities accessing third level education. The Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, ...

02 Jun 2022 at 17:24

National News

Ireland continues to have little understanding of Autism, according to new report

AsIAm, Ireland’s National Autism Charity, this week launched a new report highlighting the challenges autistic people experience in Ireland, the continued low levels of public understanding and the barriers that remain when ...

03 Apr 2022 at 13:41

National News

Boyzone's Keith Duffy discusses fighting 'hand over tooth' for autism services to help his daughter Mia

When his daughter was diagnosed with autism, Boyzone’s Keith Duffy had a stark choice to make. He could either hope his little girl, Mia, was able to thrive despite the limited autism services available in their homeland ...

27 Mar 2022 at 14:43

National News

Mum of autistic son urges restaurants to accommodate food from home

A Co Tyrone mother who has encouraged restaurants to allow parents of autistic children to bring their own food to help them feel more at ease when dining out said she has been “blown away” by the response to her plea. ...

28 Apr 2022 at 11:31

Soccer

'I've done this for Willow-Ivy' - Republic of Ireland international reveals he has autism

Republic of Ireland international James McClean has revealed he has been diagnosed with autism. The 33-year-old Wigan midfielder made his diagnosis public in an Instagram post on Tuesday during World Autism Acceptance ...

29 Mar 2023 at 10:39

National News

Irish MEP Luke 'Ming' Flanagan receives major public support after autism disclosure

After disclosing his autism diagnosis on Autism Awareness Day, Irish MEP, Luke 'Ming' Flanagan, has drawn widespread support and admiration from the public. Mr Flanagan took to social media to share his diagnosis on ...

03 Apr 2024 at 11:47

National News

EXPLAINER: What are Quiet Carriages on Irish train services?

In observance of World Autism Awareness Day, Irish Rail is calling upon its customers to aid in the provision of a Quiet Carriage option on certain services. This carriage has been reintroduced on all Heuston to ...

02 Apr 2024 at 12:14

Northern Ireland

Keith Duffy presents award to founder of autism and suicide prevention charity

Boyzone’s Keith Duffy has presented a National Lottery Award to a mother who founded an autism charity after her son lost his life to suicide. Julia McKeever, from Portadown, set up The Autism Hive after her ...

26 Oct 2023 at 15:34

National News

Footballer James McClean marks World Autism Month by meeting young fans

Republic of Ireland footballer James McClean and his family have marked World Autism Month at an event in Dublin. The 33-year-old Wrexham player revealed last year that he had been diagnosed with autism. He ...

17 Apr 2024 at 16:26

National News

'Discriminatory and inequitable': Autism awareness organisation slam latest CAMHS audit

A charity has criticised the exclusion of autistic people in latest audit by the Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). AsIAm, which is headed by CEO Adam Harris, said it is 'deeply ...

20 Jul 2022 at 12:45

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