Children give us a different perspective on life. Most parents will accept we are in fight or flight mode 24/7. My family, and many others, have an added challenge with a non-verbal autistic son. Each morning, as he heads off on his bus, I breathe a sigh of relief, knowing he will be well cared for by the teachers, staff and especially the Special Needs Assistants (SNAs) in his special school. Were it not for them, Darragh would not be in school.

Source: Irish Independent March 02, 2026 06:56 UTC