Siblings assessed for autism needs

THE HSE has consented to orders requiring it to complete an assessment of the health and educational needs of three siblings with suspected autism within eight weeks.

The children’s mother brought High Court proceedings against the HSE seeking the orders. It was claimed that an application to have the children’s needs assessed by the HSE was submitted in late March 2018.

In each of the three brother’s cases that process did not commence. Their mother claimed if her sons don’t get the appropriate resources, their development may be permanently affected.