Parents were told to lock autistic baby in room after diagnosis

Resolute parents who were once told to lock their baby boy in a room and forget about him after he was diagnosed with autism, are now determined to establish specific services for their adult son.

Seamus and Sharon Connolly say there are currently no services dedicated solely for adults with autism in Co Meath and are desperately seeking other parents in the county who have adult children with autism to help drive their campaign.

Barry has just turned 28 and presently spends the day with his mum at their home near the village of Ballivor.