Parents in Youghal campaign for new type of school for autistic children

Bridging the Gap Youghal estimates there are almost 100 pupils attending autism classes in primary schools across the East Cork and West Waterford region 

Parents Nikkie Foley, Neasa Ormond, John Phillips, Frances O’Callaghan, and Patricia O’Connell who said: 'Their needs are too much for mainstream, but yet not enough for a special school. They really are falling down the gap'. Picture: Noel Sweeney

Parents in Cork campaigning for a new type of school that bridges the gap for autistic students have called for action when it comes to children who do not “fit” the mould.

Bridging the Gap Youghal — a parent-led group in East Cork — is campaigning for the establishment of a new type of school to open locally for students who otherwise fall between mainstream and special education settings.