A Killarney teacher has praised the great work of businesses in the town in helping children with autism and their families.
Killarney is the third in Ireland to have received "autism friendly town" status.
The status means that businesses and organisations around the town make sensory accommodations such as quiet hours to make the environment more accessible to autistic customers.
Advertisement
A survey of autistic people and their families across Kerry highlighted the need for more education about autism and neurodiversity,which affects 1 in 9 people.
Caroline Neenan from the Holy Cross Mercy Primary School is one of the organisers of a Crazy Hair Day in Killarney on April 11th to highlight autism and neurodiversity awareness.
Advertisement
