Everything you need to know about Ireland's new autism protocol

Health Correspondent Niamh Griffin examines the autism assessment protocol launched on Tuesday 

Health minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill and minister for children, disability and equality, Norma Foley at the launch of the Autism Assessment and Intervention Pathway Protocol. Picture: Sasko Lazarov/Photocall

What is it?

Any child or adult thought to have a pattern of differences or difficulties in social function, communication or sensory experience can apply.