Autism

Thompson’s new book, The Forest Yet to Come, is part of the Wolfstongue saga, which began as a direct response to his son’s difficulty with speech

The Cork man has found solace and greater acceptance through his work identifying birds, their sounds and songs

It may help explain why I have so often been described as ‘aloof’ or rude, or not having the expected emotional responses in various contexts through my life

Courts grants parents of six children leave to apply for orders directing Normal Foley to provide pupils with appropriate education

Ask the Expert: Is there a way of stopping him doing this without being critical?

Government accused of failing to uphold right to education for children with additional needs

Government’s Autism Innovation Strategy unveiled on Monday

Ask the Expert: She was diagnosed recently, aged 23. We did our best as struggling parents, but sometimes we did mess up and shout at her

Parents worry that their children are slipping through the cracks of service beset by staff shortages, deficient assessments and a morale crisis

Lucena Clinic gets accreditation as first mental health service in Ireland officially declared autism-friendly

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

Committee ‘shocked and alarmed’ to learn about the financial impact of autism