Republic of Ireland footballer James McClean and family attended a World Autism Month event, where he emphasized the importance of raising neurodiversity awareness.

Republic of Ireland footballer James McClean and his family marked World Autism Month by attending an event in Dublin, where McClean was diagnosed with autism last year. Joined by his wife Erin and their autistic daughter Willow-Ivy, McClean met young autistic football fans from AsIAm's Family Support Programme. The footballer emphasized the importance of raising awareness about neurodiversity and stated there is "no shame" in disclosing a diagnosis.

April 17, 2024
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