Autism and disability news

Published on June 20, 2024

Schoolgirl to protest outside Dáil once a week until general election unless autism waitlists are shortened

19.06.2024. School girl Cara Darmody , from Co Tipperary protesting outside Leinster House as part of a campaign for better autism services. Photo : Sam Boal/Collins Photos

Tipperary schoolgirl will be protesting outsideLeinster House at least once a week until the general election if waiting list times for autism assessments aren’t drastically shortened.

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Simon Baron-Cohen wins MRC Millennium Medal for transformative research into autism and neurodiversity

Professor Sir Simon Baron-Cohen.

Sir Simon Baron-Cohen is a Professor in the Departments of Psychology and Psychiatry at the University of Cambridge and Fellow at Trinity College. He is winning an award for his work. 

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