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'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 concerned' by the decision, and is calling on ...

20 Jul 2022 at 13:23

Around Carlow

€3m in supports announced for autistic third level students in Carlow

Millions of euro in funding has been ringfenced to support autistic students and those with intellectual disabilities, from Carlow and across Ireland, to access third level education. The Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, ...

11 Jun 2022 at 13:53

Around Carlow

'This is a momentous day.' says Carlow TD following new Autism Innovation Strategy

Local Carlow Fianna Fáil TD, Jennifer Murnane O'Connor has welcomed the country's first ever Autism Innovation Strategy launched today by Minister of State for Disability, Anne Rabbitte. The Autism Innovation Strategy will deliver over 80 ...

27 Aug 2024 at 12:31

Local News

'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 22:53

Local News

Mother 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. Maire Coyle ...

28 Apr 2022 at 23:53

Local News

Carlow TD backs campaign supporting people with autism

Carlow/Kilkenny TD Kathleen Funchion is supporting AsIAm’s Say Yes campaign supporting people with autism that will run throughout the month of April. Speaking on World Autism Awareness Day, Sinn Fein spokesperson on Children, ...

02 Apr 2021 at 18:26

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 attended the event ...

17 Apr 2024 at 16:26

Around Carlow

€3m in supports announced for autistic third level students in Carlow

06 Jun 2022 at 13:25

National News

Autism committee makes 109 recommendations to Government

The State should introduce a targeted, non-means tested cost of disability payment for autistic and disabled people and their carers who experience high levels of expenditure due to their diagnosis or disability, ...

14 Jun 2023 at 16:33

In Pictures: Style and smiles on show at Autism Heroes gala ball in Carlow Hotel

Around Carlow

In Pictures: Plenty of style and smiles on show at Laois Autism Heroes gala ball

A glamourous crowd gathered at the Talbot Hotel in Carlow which hosted a gala fundraising ball in aid of the Autism Heroes Charity. USE THE ARROWS OR 'NEXT' TO BROWSE THROUGH THE FULL GALLERY To see more ...

14 Apr 2024 at 16:01

Carlow Town

New campaign for autism units in Carlow schools to hold public meeting in May

A campaign focusing on the lack of special classes for children with autism, or ASD units as they're commonly known, in Carlow Town has been launched. Currently only one school in the town is providing ...

11 Apr 2019 at 15:53

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 ...

29 Mar 2023 at 10:39

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