Charity urges support for people with autism during Covid-19 outbreak

As I Am's chief executive Adam Harris said the loss of revenue will make it more difficult to help people with autism when the pandemic passes. File picture.

A charity marking World Autism Day said it faces a funding shortfall of nearly €300,000 due to the Covid-19 crisis.

As I Am, which supports autistic people and their family members, said it needs public support now more than ever due to increased demand for its services.