Fresh thinking required to solve the massive Therapy waiting lists .
The global shortage of Therapists are resulting in waiting lists for vital services or over 4/5 years and persons with ASD falling further and further behind .
Mental health and Autism
As persons with ASD get older mental illness becomes a significant issue .Indeed mental illness is more common for people with autism than the general population . Mental illness tends to present itself in people with ASD as difficulties such as Anxiety,Obsessive...
UN Convention signed as assessment waiting lists rise by 25%
After 12 years waiting the Irish Government finally ratified the UN convention on rights for people with disabilities,yet the waiting lists for assessments for children with disabilities rises by 25% .A implementation plan is required .
ABA your first step
Your first step after receiving a diagnosis of autism is to plan an intensive ABA programme for your child .
