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#alliscalm Campaign: Bid for Bauble!
Loving the AsIAm #alliscalm campaign? Want to own a piece of autism and artistic history? 9 of the countries leading young artists have hand painted their response to our campaign on luxury Christmas Baubles. We are auctioning the pieces to support our work and you can view and bid here
Autism Friendly Schools: Our Work So Far
by Ian Lynam - 5 March, 2021
Since its introduction in 2019, AsIAm's Autism Friendly Schools Project has aimed to support scho...[...]
International Women’s Day: Jody O’Neill on Autistic Women
by Ian Lynam - 4 March, 2021
Jody is an autistic writer, actor and advocate. Her acclaimed play, What I (Don’t) Know About Aut...[...]
Autism, College and Covid Lockdown: Jenny Loughman
by Ian Lynam - 25 February, 2021
Jenny Loughman is an autistic blogger studying social care in Limerick Institute of Technology. S...[...]
Disability and Family Carer groups welcome Government announcement on phased return to school for students with special educational needs
by Ian Lynam - 14 January, 2021
Announcement will come as a huge relief to children with SEN and their families Four leading a...[...]
January Covid-19 Restrictions Social Story
by Ian Lynam - 6 January, 2021
We understand that the new January Covid-19 restrictions and delay of school reopening may be dif...[...]
Trans Autistic Experiences: Dr. Varun Warrier
by Ian Lynam - 2 December, 2020
August of this year saw the publication of a study confirming transgender and gender-diverse peop...[...]
Students with additional needs face new challenges in return to school during COVID-19
by Ian Lynam - 2 December, 2020
41% of families state their child’s needs more support 22% of famil...[...]
Respite Care Study: Emma Cooke
by Ian Lynam - 13 October, 2020
Respite care is planned or emergency temporary care provided to caregivers of a child or adult. E...[...]
AsIAm Youth Theatre Ireland
by Ian Lynam - 13 October, 2020
AsIAm are delighted to have had the opportunity to partner with Youth Theatre Ireland to create a...[...]
AsIAm/Down Syndrome Ireland/Inclusion Ireland Educational Supports Survey
by Ian Lynam - 12 October, 2020
AsIAm has collaborated with Down Syndrome Ireland and Inclusion Ireland to develop a survey aimed...[...]
Conor McDermott : Autism and Airports
by Ian Lynam - 14 May, 2020
Conor McDermott has recently completed a research project for his undergraduate in Occupational T...[...]
World Autism Month: #FlyForAutism Campaign
by Ian Lynam - 1 April, 2020
This is an unusual April Autistic people face major barriers in day to day life from education t...[...]
Hannah O’Dwyer: Resources for Learning at Home
by Ian Lynam - 27 March, 2020
Many young students across the country have had their education massively impacted by the COVID19...[...]
Adrian Carroll: Impact of COVID-19 on Autistic Employees
by Ian Lynam - 25 March, 2020
Like many others facing difficult times, autistic people will largely have the same concerns abo...[...]
Autism Friendly Vodafone
by Ian Lynam - 5 March, 2020
We at AsIAm were proud to work with Vodafone Ireland to introduce autism-friendly retail hours in...[...]
Community Support Events- Autism and Access to Healthcare
by Ian Lynam - 4 December, 2019
AsIAm in association with SuperValu recently hosted its latest community support seminar in Skerr...[...]
AsIAm #alliscalm Christmas Cards
by Ian Lynam - 29 November, 2019
The #alliscalm Christmas Card To help raise funds for our Christmas campaign, we’ve produced t...[...]
AsIAm #alliscalm Festive Coffee Mornings
by Ian Lynam - 29 November, 2019
If you want to be a part of the #alliscalm campaign, the best way you can help us is by signing u...[...]
AsIAm #alliscalm Festive Baubles
by Ian Lynam - 29 November, 2019
The #alliscalm Christmas Baubles One of the most exciting parts of the #alliscalm campaign...[...]
Rolling For Kindness AsIAm Stream Interview: Elijah and Michael
by Ian Lynam - 28 November, 2019
Roll For Kindness, a LGBT positive RPG group, will shortly host a stream for AsIAm. This weekend ...[...]
AsIAm #alliscalm Christmas Campaign
by Ian Lynam - 18 November, 2019
It's time to talk about the festive season. Very soon, lights will be turned on around our towns...[...]
National Gallery of Ireland Becoming Autism Friendly
by Ian Lynam - 18 November, 2019
Last week the National Gallery of Ireland became the first cultural institution in Ireland to rec...[...]
#alliscalm Coffee Morning – Registration Form
by Adam Harris - 11 November, 2019
Registrations are now closed for our coffee mornings! Our sincere thanks to all who too...[...]
Hallowe’en Social Story
by Ian Lynam - 30 October, 2019
We at AsIAm understand the stress and anxiety Hallowe'en can cause for autistic people of all age...[...]
Robert Byrne’s Sensory Pod
by AsIAm.ie - 10 September, 2019
Today we sit down with Robert Byrne, creator of the sensory pod. Adapting the capsule hotels comm...[...]
Dr. Gillian Smith on Autism Friendly Dental Practices
by AsIAm.ie - 6 September, 2019
Dr. Gillian Smith is a Bray-based dentist. She previously made headlines in 2012 when she won the...[...]
Fota Wildlife Park recognised for commitment to autism inclusion
by AsIAm.ie - 27 August, 2019
The attraction has been accredited by National Autism Charity as an example of best practise in a...[...]
Autism-Friendly Schools Pilot Programme – Expression of Interest Form
by Adam Harris - 14 August, 2019
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Limerick Launches First Autism Friendly Intreo Office
by AsIAm.ie - 12 August, 2019
July saw the launch of Ireland's first autism friendly Intreo Office. Intreo Offices, a crucial p...[...]
Our Week Online – 14/10/2018
by Eleanor Walsh - 14 October, 2018
Here's a new series on the website where we round up some of the best writing on autism, disabili...[...]
The National Disability Inclusion Strategy – what is it?
by AsIAm.ie - 14 July, 2017
WHAT IS THE NATIONAL DISABILITY INCLUSION STRATEGY? The National Disability Inclusion Strategy 2...[...]
Darragh Byrne: Life after School
by AsIAm.ie - 16 September, 2016
We are very conscious that as we cover education issues this September, that not everyone is goin...[...]
Statement following RTE “Prime Time Investigates” Report on Dangerous use of MMS
by AsIAm.ie - 7 April, 2015
On watching RTE "Prime Time Investigates" Report on the dangerous use of MMS as a bogus treatm...[...]
“AsYouCan” – Recognising Autism Inclusion Ambassadors
by AsIAm.ie - 7 April, 2015
"AsYouCan" is the new campaign we have unveiled in time for World Autism Awareness Month 2015. Th...[...]