Galway teenager highlights misinformation on Autism
A Galway teenager was among those who met with Taoiseach Micheál Martin at Government Buildings to mark the launch of AsIAm’s Same Chance Report 2026, which highlights growing concern about misinformation surrounding Autism in Ireland.
Fifteen-year-old Amy Logan was part of a special meet-and-greet with the Taoiseach alongside members of AsIAm’s Autistic Youth Advisory Panel and leadership team.
Amy was also present last month at the launch of AsIAm’s new Community Support Hub in Galway, part of a growing network of regional hubs designed to provide local information, advocacy and support for Autistic people and their families.
The report launch also comes as communities across Ireland prepare to take part in the Same Chance Walk for Autism, taking place this Sunday, including a major walk at Kylemore Abbey in Connemara.
The walk encourages communities to step out in solidarity with Autistic people and their families while raising funds for AsIAm.
Led by AsIAm CEO Adam Harris, the meeting the Taoiseach discussed firsthand the challenges facing Ireland’s Autistic community and the importance of delivering on the Government’s commitment to legislate for a National Autism Strategy.
It follows the launch of new research by AsIAm, Ireland’s Autism Charity, which found that almost seven in ten Autistic people and families (68%) believe misinformation about Autism has increased in the past year.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin met with ambassadors from AsIAm’s Autistic Youth Advisory Panel and leadership team at Government Buildings, where they discussed firsthand the challenges facing Ireland’s Autistic community and the importance of delivering on the Government’s commitment to legislate for a National Autism Strategy.
The report highlights growing concern about misinformation surrounding Autism, particularly as misleading information continues to circulate online and internationally.
Recent global debates have added to confusion and stigma faced by Autistic people and their families.