Autistic boy refused school place wins appeal

A YOUNG boy who has been refused a place in more than a dozen schools because of his autism will have his dream come true by returning to class soon.

A school in Tullamore, Co Offaly, which previously refused to enrol Casey Naughton, is to be asked by the Department of Education to accept him after an appeals board found in favour of his mother. While formal notification will not reach Charleville National School until Monday, the principal and Casey’s mum Lisa were told of the decision yesterday.

“Whoever wins the Euromillions draw isn’t as lucky as I am. Casey’s already asking what colour his new uniform will be,” said Ms Naughton.