Only 4 in 10 people say they have a good understanding of autism.
Today is World Autism Day, which aims to remove the barriers autistic people face in their day-to-day lives.
Ireland's National Autism Charity - AsIAm - is urging people to create a society where everyone is equal, valued and respected.
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Founder and CEO Adam Harris says awareness is no longer enough, and people need to be more conscious of people with the condition:
