Autism Training
Part of AsIAm’s work of being Ireland’s Autism Charity is to provide autism training for businesses, employers, public sector organisations, educational settings and of course, the general public. In order …
Find a Therapist for Anxiety
In this section we’ll outline how to find the right therapist to manage anxiety and other difficulties which autistic people may experience. As mentioned in the previous section there are …
Autism and Anxiety: Management Strategies
What approaches can I use to manage anxiety? Both autistic adults and children experience high levels of anxiety. There are many strategies that you can teach your child so that …
Autism and Therapy: What To Expect
What Happens in a Typical Therapy Session? It is important that autistic people preparing for their first therapy session know what to expect. When searching for a therapist they will …
What is Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapy is a crucial support for autistic people. It’s defined as therapy which supports people in developing and maintaining ‘meaningful activities.’ Activities are usually defined as skills necessary to daily living …
Autism and Self Regulation Strategies
One of the key principles of occupational therapy is developing strategies to support people in areas where their diagnosis can interfere with daily living. This varies depending on the condition, but the …
Autism and Life Skills
Occupational Therapy can assist in the development of ongoing life skills like self-care, adulting and motor skills. What challenges might an autistic person face with self-care? Self-care involves many of …
Autism and Being Organized
Autism can mean a number of differences in how tasks are understood, processed and completed and may require support being organized. Occupational Therapists can help with many of these issues. …
Statement on Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA)
Statement on Applied Behavioural Analysis from National Autism Charity of Ireland AsIAm, Ireland’s National Autism Charity, opposes the practice of Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA) and associated therapies and practises. We …
