Leigh E. O’Brien’s young nephew Liam lives with autism. Earlier this year, she composed this poem, celebrating her nephew and his individual identity. In doing so, Leigh not only highlights…
Today Dail Eireann debates the Autism Bill 2012, tabled by Michael McCarthy TD, the bill, if passed, would require the Minister of Health to develop, implement and maintain a cross-departmental…
As many of you will be aware that American Psychiatric Association (APA) recently announced the publication in May 2013 of their new diagnostic manual which will remove Aspergers Syndrome as…
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