It’s claimed Clare’s Down Syndrome population is being left behind because of a lack of services locally.
Down Syndrome Clare says parents are struggling to access essentials like occupational therapy, speech and language therapy and special needs assistants for their children.
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Its calling for investment to allow for these supports past early childhood, particularly during the school years.
The voluntary group’s chair Kieran Dooley believes it’s having a major impact on the children:
