# Autism

All time

# 1 in 65

Rate of autism among Irish school students much higher than previously estimated

14,000 students in Ireland have an autism diagnosis – that’s one in every 65.

40.6k

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Jul 16th 2016, 8:30 AM

# HIQA

HSE steps in after serious safety concerns for more than 40 people with autism

It follows Hiqa inspections at centres in Meath, Wexford and Kildare.

20.1k

Jul 11th 2016, 7:52 PM

# cards for hallee

Loads of people are sending cards to this autistic teen who celebrated her birthday alone

Hallee Sorenson spent her 18th birthday alone when none of her friends showed up.

6.9k

Jun 11th 2016, 10:22 AM

# water therapy

How a dip in a pool can help open up a new world for children with autism

Research shows that water therapy for children with autism can relax them, satisfying sensory needs, and making them more open to communicating with others and learning.

18.9k

Jun 6th 2016, 7:30 PM

# difficult process

"I cried": Cork mother on hearing her triplets had been diagnosed with autism

“It’s a grieving process and that’s what I stress to other parents,” Avlyn McKeown said.

27.4k

Apr 27th 2016, 7:19 PM

# the last reformation

Concerns over Dublin visit of religious group claiming it set a child with autism 'free from demons'

Autism advocacy groups have protested against the event.

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Apr 27th 2016, 6:05 AM

# autism awareness month

This Irish boy gave an amazing Snapchat interview on what it's like to have autism

Sean’s heartfelt chat with uncle James Kavanagh is now going viral on Facebook.

10.1k

Apr 17th 2016, 6:02 PM

# as i am

"Like being in a train station in downtown Beijing" - what it's like to live life with autism

21-year-old Adam Harris was diagnosed with autism when he was just five. He says it’s time Ireland learned to understand and engage with the condition.

16.8k

Apr 15th 2016, 6:03 AM

Voices

Here are ten things you can do for people with autism that won't cost you a penny

“Having autism defines no one.”

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Apr 3rd 2016, 2:15 PM

# Cheese

Here's why smiling really is contagious

Say cheese!

14.7k

Feb 13th 2016, 8:45 AM

# Vile

Election candidate told she is a "suicide waiting to happen" after releasing anti-Pegida video

“The fact that they are also targeting my children is disgusting.”

34.9k

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Feb 10th 2016, 3:31 PM

# brainwave

Scientists have created monkeys who have autism

It could mean better research and a possible cure.

14.9k

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Jan 26th 2016, 11:40 AM

# DCU

Dublin is to get Europe's first autism-friendly campus

Unemployment among those on the autism spectrum is around 80%, despite many having third-level degrees.

18.1k

Jan 20th 2016, 12:59 PM

# Courts

French woman who came to Ireland 'to protect' autistic son granted bail

The court heard that the woman’s husband had travelled to France to access bail money and was arrested in connection with the case.

13.6k

Dec 23rd 2015, 1:08 PM

# Act Of Kindness

This Santa went above and beyond to hear a Christmas wish from a little boy with autism

Santa is the best.

7.1k

Dec 2nd 2015, 7:43 AM

# gluten-free

Rosanna Davison is upset over 'very aggressive' criticism

The model has faced a backlash about her views on diet.

60.2k

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Aug 27th 2015, 5:44 PM

# penaltyforautism

Paul Scholes and Tommy Walsh backing former Limerick hurler's Autism charity drive

Tadhg Hayes from Doon has come up with this brilliant fundraising idea.

8.1k

Jul 3rd 2015, 11:22 AM

# Controversy

Cancelled: Man who claims to have cured cancer will not be speaking in Ireland

Brian Clement has said his spa’s raw food diet has cured “every known disease”.

26.8k

Jun 16th 2015, 9:30 PM

# Luke Shambrook

'A miracle': Boy with autism survives 4-day ordeal lost in Australian bushland

The 11 year old was found alive and well today.

10.4k

Apr 7th 2015, 9:17 AM

# Carrigaline

Father of boy who was force-fed twigs asks attackers: 'What's the matter with you?'

The man said he was shocked to hear about the assault on his autistic son.

38.9k

Apr 3rd 2015, 9:00 AM

# Autism

'Since Zeta joined our family, we have led a normal life'

More than 100 children are currently waiting for an assistance dog.

22.3k

Apr 2nd 2015, 5:15 PM

# TwizzlerChallenge

Is this awkward and elaborate kiss the new Ice Bucket Challenge?

Prepare yourselves.

4.7k

Mar 18th 2015, 1:45 PM

# Medical Cards

James Reilly broke down speaking about his son with autism this afternoon

‘As a parent of a child with a disability, I never thought I’d end up taking cards off children with a disability’.

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Mar 12th 2015, 6:28 PM

# duvet day

Lots of Irish people wore their pyjamas to work today - here's the heart-warming reason why

Here’s a hint: it wasn’t just for comfort reasons.

19.2k

Mar 6th 2015, 8:30 PM

# Feel Good Factor

No one showed up to this little boy's birthday party, but his local community had his back

His mother invited 16 of his classmates, but no one turned up.

53.0k

Feb 23rd 2015, 8:02 PM

# together again

Autistic boy reunited with stolen dog after mother's viral campaign

The dog was, ironically, found near the head office of a dog food company.

21.7k

Feb 2nd 2015, 6:23 PM

# Autism

Restaurant apologises for calling child's assistance dog 'smelly'

The family said they were asked to leave, but the restaurant denies this.

34.1k

Dec 29th 2014, 5:00 PM

# Study

'Children born by C-section have 23% increased risk of developing autism'

However, the authors of the study have said that more research is needed.

18.6k

Oct 27th 2014, 1:36 PM

# good guy cops

Someone stole an autistic man's birthday money... so police raised €1,000 as a surprise present

They’ve also arrested a suspect after thousands of people viewed the crime on YouTube.

17.1k

Sep 16th 2014, 6:00 PM

# Back Home

Remember Toby, the autism companion dog? He's been found and is back with his owner

A happy ending in Castleconnell.

14.2k

Sep 3rd 2014, 10:05 PM

# Limerick

Have you seen autism companion dog Toby? There are fears he may have been stolen

The Bernese Mountain Dog-Beagle cross has been missing since Sunday night.

10.2k

Sep 3rd 2014, 3:13 PM

Voices

Column: Let’s make this school year better for people with autism

What can be done to support people with autism in mainstream education? Three words: awareness, dialogue and openness.

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Aug 22nd 2014, 1:00 PM

# the cause

'Children with autism and their families run a marathon every day'

Denzil Jacobs is doing something mental this summer…

11.9k

Jul 19th 2014, 10:00 AM

# Autism

Adults with Asperger Syndrome at higher risk of having suicidal thoughts

Researchers said that the findings should be a wake-up call that there is an urgent need for high quality services.

8.9k

Jun 25th 2014, 6:45 AM

# Chemicals

US study finds link between pesticides and autism

The study found pregnant women who lived near farms where pesticides are applied had two-thirds higher risk of having children with autism.

11.9k

Jun 23rd 2014, 7:02 PM

# canine companions

Here's how these furry friends are changing the lives of autistic children in Ireland

These dogs are best friends for their companions and boost their self-confidence as well as giving them a bit of independence.

21.9k

Jun 8th 2014, 6:30 PM

Voices

Opinion: Children with special needs are being failed – this is not inclusive education

We are a society, not a collection of economic units where some of our children can be victimised in the name of “value for money”.

6.9k

May 16th 2014, 1:08 PM

# Support

€9 million research programme in Autism described as 'groundbreaking'

The research programme, which is the first of its kind, was launched in Dublin today.

11.2k

May 15th 2014, 1:00 PM

# Health

Autism and schizophrenia may be caused by the same mutations

That’s the finding of a research group at Trinity College.

9.1k

Apr 29th 2014, 9:01 AM

# helping paw

Autism assistance dogs transform children's lives...but they are expensive to keep

Guide Dog owners have an allowance from Revenue, and now there are calls for that to be extended to Autism assistance dogs also.

15.3k

Apr 27th 2014, 8:15 AM