'Why are they being treated differently?' - mother waiting on building works so son (6) with special needs can start primary school

"Erica Boyce is fighting to secure a school place for six-year-old Marley"

"The mother of a six-year-old with special needs who has been told her son cannot start school until March says the situation is "mentally and physically draining"."

"Erica Boyce (39), mother to Marley, who is non-verbal and has Down syndrome and autism, has received a place in a special class in St Mary's Boys School in Lucan, Dublin, for her son."

Marley is a six-year-old who is non-verbal and has Down syndrome and autism. His mother, Erica Boyce, is fighting to secure a school place for him. She has received a place in a special class at St Mary's Boys School in Lucan, Dublin. School officials have told the family Marley cannot start school until March. The delayed start is causing significant mental and physical strain for his mother. The situation leaves the family facing continued uncertainty and care challenges while waiting for the school placement to become active.

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