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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...[...]
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...[...]
#alliscalm Campaign: Bid for Bauble!
by Adam Harris - 17 December, 2019
Loving the AsIAm #alliscalm campaign? Want to own a piece of autism and artistic history? 9 of th...[...]
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...[...]
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...[...]