Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 5 July 2022

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism

Autism Policy in Education: Discussion

Ms M?ir?n N? Ch?ileachair:

Recently we held a lobbying day across the road in Buswells Hotel. I thank all of the Members who attended. We missed those who could not attend.

Part of our budget ask is the provision of mental health services for primary children in schools. This should be based on the model in the UK, which has shown incredible success after a very short number of years. A similar model in Limerick is being done almost on a goodwill basis. it has had huge success with in-school engagement. For a child at risk, and probably from an at-risk family, a one-stop shop cannot be underestimated.

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