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Ireland star James McClean reveals autism diagnosis

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Republic of Ireland international James McClean has been diagnosed with autism. McClean's young daughter is autistic, and it was her diagnosis that led him to having an autism spectrum disorder [ASD] assessment. The 33-year-old Derryman came off the bench during Monday night's 1-0 Euro 2024 qualifier defeat to France.

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Manchester Evening News

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Wigan Athletic footballer James McClean reveals autism diagnosis

“It’s been a bit of a journey"

2 years ago·Manchester, United Kingdom

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Metro News

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Wigan and Ireland winger James McClean reveals autism diagnosis

James McClean has won 98 caps for Republic of Ireland (Picture: Getty Images) Republic of Ireland and Wigan winger James McClean has revealed that he has been diagnosed with autism, having noticed that he shares traits with his daughter, who is also autistic. The 33-year-old spoke out during World Autism Acceptance Week about how he noticed behaviours in his daughter Willow-Ivy and underwent autistic spectrum disorder assessment as a result. The…

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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‘It’s been a journey’: Republic of Ireland’s James McClean shares autism diagnosis

The Republic of Ireland winger’s daughter, Willow-Ivy, is autistic, leading him to seek an assessment after seeing ‘so many small traits in her that I see in myself’

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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