A volunteer group has launched an appeal to help convert an old cottage for an autistic Tipperary boy who is non-verbal and has sensory problems. The big-hearted volunteers want to help the family of Adam Lawrence (7) who are trying to convert the dilapidated cottage into a home adapted to his special requirements. They had bought the old cottage with the aim of converting it into Adam's dream home. "Adam is a warm and loving child with a smile that would melt your heart," an appeal organiser explained. “We ran into problem after problem – there was no insulation in the floor, it was damp and a mess really.

Source: Irish Independent March 31, 2021 10:18 UTC