Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 25 October 2022

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism

Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed)

Ms Aisling Byrne:

It would be to have children assessed properly and in a timely manner and to provide the services in a timely manner. That is all we really want as parents: to have a children's needs and rights met, and not be fobbed off and told that the assessment of need is not important. It is about having our children's voices heard and having them assessed in a timely manner, and then for those services and supports to be put in place so the children can reach their full potential.