Ireland international James McClean reveals he’s been diagnosed with autism via IrishTimesSport
Republic of Ireland international James McClean has revealed on social media he’s been diagnosed with autism.
The Wigan winger says he noticed similar traits in himself after his daughter Willow Ivy was diagnosed with autism four years ago, which led to him having an autism spectrum disorder assessment. The 33-year-old Derry native, who is approaching 100 caps for Ireland and came off the bench in Monday night’s 1-0 defeat to France, detailed his diagnosis in a social media post on Tuesday.
“As you all know, my daughter Willow-Ivy is autistic,” McClean wrote. “The last four years have been life changing in the most amazing way but also very difficult at times as her daddy watching her overcome so many obstacles in her life and learning how to manage the challenges she faces on a daily basis.
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