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LISTEN: Roscommon mother on struggle to access supports for autistic son

Feb 27, 2026 16:40
By Shannonside News
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LISTEN: Roscommon mother on struggle to access supports for autistic son

A Roscommon mother says she believes the situation for young people with autism is getting worse due to a delay in accessing supports. Monica Leyden's 21-year-old son Callum is non-verbal and she says she's had to fight for services throughout his time in education. She believes the state is failing children who have been diagnosed with autism. She spoke to Dan Dooner on Friday's Let's Talk programme:

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