Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 31 January 2023

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism

Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed)

Ms Jill McCanney:

The Deputy asked what the best context was. Our model has proven effective because we work across numerous contexts. Yes, the majority of the child's or young person's day is spent in school. However, the wraparound programme where we are also in the home setting has also been very important. As the parents here will know, the transition from home to school and back again can be really difficult times of the day.