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(Ireland) Co Mayo: Lack of autism places "has reached critical point"

Oct 21, 2024, Telegraph: Concern over lack of support for autism class places in mainstream schools in Mayo

THE ongoing shortage of autism class placements in mainstream schools across Mayo has reached a critical point, according to Councillor Patsy O'Brien.


The Robeen-based general election candidate, who has been a councillor for 20 years, says the situation has prompted calls for urgent action from local parents, educators and advocacy groups.


The government recently released a new circular, 0080/2024, which includes additional measures to highlight developments around special classes and special school planning.. . .

However, Councillor O'Brien says. . .


“I have been contacted by parents and educators and some children with autism do not have access to adequate support and they are calling for immediate intervention. I have given a commitment to work with these people into the future,” he added. . . .


The Department of Education has outlined the new circular also aims to clearly indicate the roles and responsibilities of each party in supporting the processes involved.


Councillor O'Brien says some educators in Mayo believe the gap between policy and practice has never been more pronounced and urgent action is required. . . .



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