Cork student overcomes late autism diagnosis and expulsion to collect Leaving Cert results

Kris Hayes-O’Sullivan was one of 12 Leaving Cert students who opened their results in Cork’s Life Centre

A delighted Kris Hayes-O'Sullivan after he got his Leaving Cert results with, left, Sharon O'Neill, director of Cork Life Centre, and his proud mother Donna. Pictures: Larry Cummins

Overcoming a late diagnosis for autism, ADHD and an expulsion from mainstream school, were just some of the battles faced by Kris Hayes-O’Sullivan up until the moment he collected his Leaving Cert results on Friday morning.

The 17-year-old St Luke’s native was one of 12 Leaving Cert students who opened their results in Cork’s Life Centre, supported by staff and volunteers as they celebrated their success.