Kerry TD Danny Healy-Rae has been criticised for linking autism to "a lack of some vitamins" in the Dáil

Forward Steps FRC provides a range of supports for parents of children with additional needs, including music therapy, family days and weekly social support meetings for parents

Inspired by a passion for inclusivity and advocacy, Ned Fleming has just published a booklet called Hands Up

Mr Harris said that As I Am had been campaigning for 10 years for a national autism strategy.

The 33-year-old Wrexham footballer revealed last year that he had been diagnosed with autism.