Unfortunately, the disability system in Ireland is a shambles. Waiting lists are years long and often jobs are left vacant for months. Mo...

DCA - Domiciliary Care Allowance Who is entitled to it? This is a payment made to a young person, under 16, with a disability, who has ca...

As you’ve heard 100 times before, every person with autism is different and their needs and abilities are also different. Below I will gi...

ASD - Autism Spectrum Disorder DX- Diagnosis PECS - Picture Exchange Communication System ADOS - Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule D...

Most parents begin to notice differences around 18 months. Some times before and also often after. For us, Autism wouldnt have even appea...

ASD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, is a developmental disorder. The most common areas somebody  with ASD might struggle  are social interacti...

In the years since my son has been diagnosed, and the countless other parents I’ve spoken to, I’ve realised that when you receive your ch...