Bigger home sought for Cork club for kids with autism

Fresh moves are underway to find new premises for a club for children with autism which has seen a surge in demand for its services.

The Rainbow Club in Cork, which supports more than 230 children and has more than 130 parents on a waiting list, said it desperately needs to find bigger premises.

Established by volunteers in 2015, and with a budget of just €617, it began working with 22 children with autism from rooms in Mahon Community Centre. Today, it caters for 237 children, ranging in age from 18 months to 17 years. However, it can not cater for the demand from its current premises.