Teenage autism crusader leaves powerful legacy

The head of a leading autism support group has paid tribute to the remarkable legacy of a fearless teenage autism advocate who lost her battle with leukaemia.

Teenage autism crusader leaves powerful legacy
Thu, 22 Mar, 2012 - 00:00
Eoin English

Kevin Whelan, the chief executive of Irish Autism Action, said Niamh Cadogan, 17, from Caheragh in West Cork, was an inspirational figure.

“The autism community in Ireland lost a truly exceptional young lady,” he said.

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