Mental health crisis among autism community, conference to hear

Minding Autistic Minds co-ordinator Evaleen Whelton said 'we need to educate people to meet people with curiosity and kindness instead of judgement'. Picture: Darragh Kane

Healthcare and barriers to employment will be among the topics addressed at a unique conference organised by and for autistic people.

Co-ordinated by Evaleen Whelton, Minding Autistic Minds is bringing together autistic people from across Ireland to highlight what they describe as a mental health crisis impacting the community.