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Boys dominate Irelands special education settings, with two boys enrolled for every girl in special schools and a three-to-one ratio in special classes within mainstream schools. The surge in special classes for children with autism, now nearly four thousand, has experts concerned about the gender imbalance and its implications for girls needs. Recent findings suggest diagnosis rates may be closer to even between boys and girls, prompting a reevaluation of rigid placements and the need for more research on flexible options for all students.

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