Mother of autistic boy distraught after complaints about his behaviour at play centre

Mother of autistic boy distraught after complaints about his behaviour at play centre

Author: OceanFM Ireland March 19, 2026 Duration: 6:39

The mother of a 6 year old boy with autism has described her sadness and hurt after other parents complained about his behaviour at a play centre. The woman says her family feel victimised and ostracised and felt they had to leave the premises because of the complaints - she has urged more understanding of autism

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