‘We waited, hoped and fought for this class. It’s like a cruel betrayal’ – parents frustrated after promised autism class is withdrawn

Patrick Meade with his son Reigan (4), who he hoped would be able to attend their local school. Photo: Mark Condren

Amy Molloy

Parents who had been promised an autism class for their children say they are “frustrated”, “let down” and “heartbroken” after learning that it will no longer be proceeding.

When a special class had been made available for Scoil Teampall Toinne in Ballyporeen, Co Tipperary, for ­September, Linda Meade and her husband Patrick Meade were over the moon.