Autism charity urges budget to address non-existent supports and funding shortfalls

Adam Harris, founder, AsIAm: 'The last year and a half have presented extremely difficult challenges for Ireland’s autism community.' Picture: Denis Minihane

School closures, the diversion of vital support services, and the loss of routine have deepened the crises experienced by many autistic people as a result of under-investment and non-existent supports.

That’s according to Adam Harris, the chief executive of AsIAm, speaking as the national charity published its pre-budget submission.