Couple 'at breaking point' with challenged young son appeal for more support

"He hurts me every day."

A couple whose young son has a range of challenges have shared their story of trying to care for him at home, and appealed for more State support for their family and others.

Edel Dooley, is mother to Jacob aged eight, who has been diagnosed with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) PDD NOS (pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified), mixed expressive receptive language disorder, intellectual disability with sensory issues yet to be diagnosed. He is also non-verbal and doubly incontinent.