21/01/2026
✨ Just watched The Assembly Ireland ✨
Autistic and Neurodivergent interviewers face the Taoiseach — no question off limits!
Finally, these kids can use their voices and be truly heard. Even with support from NDT or special units, we’re still fighting for their voices to be listened to.
I am so so proud of those who took part to use their voices, speak their truth , their courage, their strength to address their worries & concerns currently and for their future
They say it like it is ,they Speak the Truth!
Every neurodivergent child is unique — different challenges, sensory needs, and ways of learning, but their voice matters their feelings matter their opinions matter !They are our future — highly intelligent, creative, empathetic, and true gifts to the world we live in 🌎 💛
As a Mother to a child diagnosed since 3 years old with Autism, sensory issues, Adhd Odd i chose to save every penny i had to go private as the waiting system in this country for a diagnosis takes a highly frustrating sevaral years to receive and as early intervention is so important for both child and parents it has an absolute huge effect for the child to excel in all areas ,and a huge impact on both for their wellbeing.
My heart truly go out to everyone in this position — the upset, stress, and frustration while waiting for a diagnosis or access to support units is immense. No one truly knows the impact on emotional and mental wellbeing unless they’ve been in our shoes.
CHANGE must happen to support both the children and their families.
Every teacher, carer, and principal working with neurodivergent children — creche to secondary school — should attend NDT Ireland workshops, just as parents do, to understand and truly support them.
Change must happen. These children are our future. They matter. 💛
