The Autism Spectrum Disorders Bill 2017 has been proposed by Fine Gael Senator Dr James Reilly in Seanad Éireann Senator Reilly has started a petition to lobby Oireachtas members which can be Viewed / signed at https://www.change.org/p/oireachtas-support-the-autism-spectrum-disorder-bill-2017
Irish autism action (IAA) and AsIAm have welcomed the legislations introduction. The IAA pointed out that it would accomplish only point two of the five point “vision plan” which they submitted to various members of the Oireachtas for consideration. You can follow the progress of the bill and download / read it here: https://www.oireachtas.ie/viewdoc.asp?DocID=35088
“This Bill is a much-needed step towards ensuring we develop a society which is inclusive of people with autism and effectively meets the needs of those with the condition”. Adam Harris (AsIAm)
Goggle Glass may get a new lease of life as therapy for autistic children: full article available at:http://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/software-helps-children-with-autism-to-see-emotions-406650.html
“Autistic boy, 3, dies after punishing exercise at China centre” reads the headline in the Telegraph full story available at http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/05/07/autistic-boy-3-dies-after-punishing-exercise-at-china-centre/
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joyed an incredible moment yesterday when his incredible hole-in-one earned $1m for Ernie Els’ autism charity. article available to read at http://www.independent.ie/sport/leftfield/video-watch-rickie-fowler-draining-holeinone-to-earn-1m-for-ernie-els-autism-charity-34520268.html