Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 13 December 2022

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism

Autism Policy and Assistive Technology: Ms Carmel Ryan and Mr. Fiacre Ryan

Photo of Pauline TullyPauline Tully (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Talking to the manager of the local children's disability network team, CDNT, she said there are many children with suspected autism waiting to be assessed. Many of them are non-verbal. There needs to be a change to the methods of assessment. Autistic children are very intelligent young people. They need supports to be the best version of themselves, to be able to progress. Is the Department of Education-----

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