This powerful letter was published at the start of the school year. We wish this young girl and all the children and young people in our system all the best. The letter reinforces the importance of inclusive naíonraí and schools being open and flexible in their approach to supporting neurodivergent children and young people, and the importance of adapting the environment to their needs.

Dr Sue Fletcher-Watson also highlighted the same messages in a recent interview on RTÉ. You can listen to her here.

Lucinda Murrihy’s original letter in the Irish Times can be found here.