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,…
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…
There are limited places available on the highly successful Aspire Drama in Education Programme, which is run in conjunction with Trinity College Dublin. The places are available for children aged…
Bronagh Flynn is a PhD researcher in the School of Psychology, Trinity College Dublin. She is currently researching the experience of anxiety among young people with high functioning Autism /…
Sinead Farrelly bravely tells us what it’s been like being an ‘aspie’ in college. Originally published by Campus.ie Starting out at college is a tricky time for all people, no…
On Monday a few weeks ago, our family drove up the road to Dublin. As you may know, Adam Harris is a 19 year old aspie, who was launching his…
Primary school teacher Claire Heylin taught in the Asperger’s unit in St Joseph’s CBS, Fairview, Dublin. The below piece, she has given us, appeared in “The Irish Times” to mark…
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