Parents in Northern Ireland are urging lawmakers to change legislation that currently leaves young adults with autism and special educational needs vulnerable after they turn 19. At a recent event at Stormont, parents shared concerns that support ends abruptly for their children when they leave school, leading to fears about what happens next. Speakers, including Economy Minister Conor Murphy, acknowledged the ‘injustice’ faced by these young people and emphasized the need for continued support beyond school.

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