Mum of autistic boy hits out at 'disgusting and disgraceful' TikTok challenge

The disturbing trend challenges participants to make fun of individuals on the spectrum.

Nicole Duggan with her son, Riley

The mother of a six-year-old autistic boy has appealed to the public to be mindful of the videos they post on TikTok following the emergence of a disturbing trend of people completing challenges that make fun of individuals on the spectrum.

Nicole Duggan, of Glanmire, Co Cork, who is mother to six-year-old Riley, said she is angry about the cruel development.