Organisation: The National Autistic Society

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

Could you stand more than a minute in a shopping centre?

For an autistic child it can be terrifying.

Mon, 04 Apr, 2016

Tactile interactive device helps those with autism communicate

While basic communication is something that comes easily and naturally to most of us, for people on the lower end of the autism spectrum it is an ongoing struggle.

Tue, 12 Aug, 2014

Susan Boyle ‘relieved’ at Asperger’s diagnosis

Singing star Susan Boyle has revealed she has been diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome, after years of believing she had suffered slight brain damage at birth.

Tue, 10 Dec, 2013

Sail of the century: Irish rower smashes Atlantic record

JUST as the nation was celebrating the European Championships silver medal won by Cork runner, Derval O’Rourke, another Irish athlete gave Ireland something to cheer about at the weekend as part of a record-breaking rowing team.

Mon, 02 Aug, 2010