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.

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.