'So I can stay sane'- Mother with three autistic children reaches out for support
The mother of four, Niamh, is the main carer of her children and on top of that works 18.5 hours a week to support her family. She is now reaching out for help for her youngest autistic son
A mother of four, with three of those children autistic, has created a GoFundMe page recently to raise money for a suitable bed for her youngest son.
The GoFundMe can be found via the link below.
The mother, named Niamh, said: "Luke is the youngest of the three and has more severe needs than his older siblings.
"Luke is a flight risk and also has a pica eating disorder. This has changed our lives and our household massively to suit his safety and also his needs.
"Luke is affected with his need for sensory seeking non stop and causes him to wake for long period of times during the night. Sometimes he can wake as early as 11pm and not return to sleep till 4 or 5am.
"He is currently in a travel cot still with stair gates blocking him from exiting the room. He has now mastered how to climb the gate so makes this option unsafe.
"I work 18.5 hours as I am the main carer for all my children. This go fund me is hoping to help support getting this bed sooner rather than later to help not only Luke have a safe place to sleep and hopefully improve his sleep patterns but also to support me in sleep also so I can stay sane.
"I am a mother in recovery currently three years sober and all I want to do is provide the best for my boys who deserve the world. Each one is unique in their own way but we have a long road ahead to bring Luke to where he needs to be.
"Hoping a night sleep over time will help improve his abilities and interest in everyday life. Any support at all would be much appreciated."
The GoFundMe has raised a little over €600 so far with a goal target of €1,800.