Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Tuesday, 28 March 2023
Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism
Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed)
Ms Lisa Marie Clinton:
Yes, absolutely. We need to consider what is the goal for a particular person. We want people to be as independent as possible. Parents and the individual can be reluctant to give away supports because they are concerned about what might happen if they need them in future. We get a greater return and quality of life with paid employment and living independently.
That should always come first.
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