Reassuring children on autism spectrum when hospital looms
Penetrating power of the story in medicine, as in life, cannot be underestimated
Elizabeth O’Kelly: the generous widow who left her fortune to charity
Laois multimillionaire (92) would be ‘horrified’ at her €30m donation becoming public
Talks on pay restoration for Section 39 staff to take place in July
Workers in State-funded voluntary agencies had planned strike earlier this year
Health Board: upcoming conferences, talks, campaigns and events
The Irish Kidney Association’s Run for a Life family fun run aims to raise awareness about the life-saving importance of organ donation and transplantation
Hiqa threatened to close 59 care centres since 2011
Tough stance pays off as more homes and disability centres comply with standards
Autism care: A sad indictment of care services
A tendency to segregate, mistreat or ignore vulnerable people is deeply entrenched and quietly accepted by the public
Chemical restraints used in autism centres by staff unsure of dosages
HSE takes over Westmeath and Kildare facilities after Hiqa inspection reveals risks
Drugs used to quieten patients in autism homes
Hiqa takes control of three Irish Society for Autism homes after failures to improve
HSE takes over three autism centres after safety concerns
Centres run by Irish Society for Autism all had Hiqa inspections over past 18 months
Autism spectrum disorders: An overview
The condition can range from mild to severe but diagnosis and treatments have improved greatly, helping people to live as normal a life as possible
Why children have to be treated differently to be equal
As the first bridge out of the family home into wider society, it is vital that pre-schools reflect diversity
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