Autism could be diagnosed with stool sample tests, scientists say
Finding suggests that a routine procedure could help doctors identify condition and provide support earlier
Stories about autism
Finding suggests that a routine procedure could help doctors identify condition and provide support earlier
Green Party's departing leader talks about corrosive social media abuse, his political legacy, and how the State is failing people with special needs
Ask the Expert: He is extremely self-conscious, gets very upset by perceived criticism and can’t take correction
Many parents of children with complex needs say pupils are mistreated in a school system with no guidelines for dealing with challenging behaviour
Ombudsman for Children’s Office finds ‘notable increase in complexity’ of complaints cases
Fórsa trade union conference hears of experiences of woman with hearing loss and man with autism and ADHD identifications
Move away from the stereotypes of learning difficulties, says author who has both personal and professional experience of them
Board of management says the school lacks the expertise and access to supports required to meet the child’s needs
Author was at her lowest two years ago, but hope arrived via an interview on the radio, when she realised she might be autistic
The potential for miscommunication is high between neurodivergent people and neurotypical people, but there are ways to address this
The final article in a special six-part series on parenting exceptional children - a strengths-based approach to raising autistic, ADHD and other neurodivergent children
Article five in a special six-part series – a strengths-based approach to raising autistic, ADHD and other neurodivergent children
Majority of public feel children should be helped as opposed to punished if they become stressed in a classroom
Parenting Exceptional Children: Third in a six-part series focuses on a strengths-based approach to raising autistic, ADHD and other neurodivergent children
At Ranelagh Rockets, children are free to regulate, have meltdowns and progress in an understanding and nonjudgmental environment
Only half of neurodivergent people who are working have disclosed their condition to their employer
Parenting Exceptional Children: The second in a special six-part series — a strengths-based approach to raising autistic, ADHD and other neurodivergent children
Parenting exceptional children: Society does not yet fully embrace neurodivergent communication, learning styles
Oireachtas committee report makes 109 recommendations which TD Pauline Tully says must be acted on
Campaigners warn that one in three schools will lose support for disabled children while others would gain enhanced hours
Tell Me About It: If your children can see that their father is self-aware and help-seeking, it might open the door for them to risk asking for help too
Ask the Expert: Taking time to consider whether your child may be autistic might yield a better understanding of their needs. Also, there is a growing positive identity around being autistic
Fitness-to-teach inquiry hears school principal failed to inform pupil’s parents of allegations
Settlement includes €3.75 million interim payment
First Person: Through the eyes of her 20-year-old son Caoimh, Adrienne Murphy is learning what it’s like to navigate the healthcare system as an autistic person
Ask the Expert: ‘He is due to start school in September but I don’t know when he will be assessed’
Owner Georgia Lillis, daughter of late Celine Cawley, says she has ‘to fight and find somewhere else for these children’
The Women’s Podcast with Róisín Ingle
There is ‘no denying’ staffing shortages in disability sector, Minister of State says
Having a different sort of brain to the majority of the population can become a de facto tax. Here’s how to avoid those financial issues.
Committee ‘shocked and alarmed’ to learn about the financial impact of autism
Irish Society for Autism says it is dealing with increasing volume of queries and requests for assistance every year
The Women’s Podcast with Róisín Ingle
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
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