What will happen in another 4 years? How can we go on like this? This is a national (and international) problem of monumental proportions. We have an entire new class of children who cannot be accommodated by the system: many are manifestly neurologically impaired. Meanwhile, the government and the medical profession sleep on regardless.
John Stone,
UK media editor, Age of Autism

The generation of American children born after 1990 are arguably the sickest generation in the history of our country.
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.

It seemed to me that with rising autism prevalence, you’d also see rising autism costs to society, and it turns out, the costs are catastrophic.
They calculated that in 2015 autism cost the United States $268 billion and they projected that if autism continues at its current rate, we’re looking at one trillion dollars a year in autism costs by 2025, so within five years.
Toby Rogers, PhD, Political economist

(Ireland) Castlerea: Ed minister opens 2 new SPED classes

Apr 24
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April 24, 2026, Minister for Education opens two new special education classes in Castlerea | Shannonside.ie

The Minister of Education was in west Roscommon this morning to officially open two new special education classes and refurbished science laboratories at Castlerea Community School. The new classes, named Solas, have been developed to support students with additional educational needs.

Hildegarde Naughton's visit also marked the unveiling of upgraded science labs for practical learning. Minister Naughton says investment such as this promote inclusion and opportunity for every student: