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"He's going to need long term support at living, that's his right" - Sister speaks out on caring for autistic brother

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08.59 20 Aug 2019


"He's going to need long term support at living, that's his right" - Sister speaks out on caring for autistic brother


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08.59 20 Aug 2019


Over the last few weeks we’ve spoken to families living with young children who have autism.  

Today however we hear the concerns and fears of a family who are trying to care for their 28 your old son and brother who suffers from non-verbal autism.   

Kat Mahon and her mother Geraldine joins Kieran Cuddihy on Newstalk Breakfast to talk about James. 


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