Retailing and Asperger Syndrome My experiences with shopping Being in a supermarket, as I usually am on a weekly basis, is a challenge. You have to negotiate crowds of people,…
Sean Foley is a self-advocate, based in Co. Kerry. Sean frequently writes and speaks about his experiences living with Aspergers Syndrome. In this article, Sean returns to a common theme…
Carrie, a regular contributor to AsIAm, shares her struggles, experiences and views on the need for acceptance and understanding of Autism in society. Autism has been apart of our lives…
Fionn Hamill, a frequent blogger here and on his own blog, autisticandproud.wordpress.com, shares his experiences of learning how to mix with other people. This was a long journey for Fionn,…
The online support and advocacy group for people with autism, AsIAm.ie, has said Ireland needs to change both its culture and its laws in order to protect people with autism…
Jonathan Victory shares his positive experiences of Martial Arts as someone with Aspergers Syndrome. Read and comment below! Bruce Lee famously advised people to “Be Like Water”, comparing attributes of…
Anthony Doolan is the Founder and Coordinator of the Kildare / West Dublin Autism Parents Support Group. Earlier this week, Anthony told his story, parenting and caring for his son…
Lisa Domican, Founder of Grace App, talks about the challenge for parents in identifying pain in their son or daughter with Autism, and how the Grace App can help! To mark…
Dr. Rod Pitcher, PhD, shares his experiences growing up without knowing he had Aspergers Syndrome and the positive and negative challenges of the condition … as well as the liberation…
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