Finding A School Place
Finding a school place should be your first priority for your child following an autism diagnosis. Given the diverse support needs of the autistic community, autistic children may attend special …
Special Needs Assistant (SNA)
In this section, we will outline the role of the special needs assistants (SNA’s) in our classrooms, how the child’s need for SNA support is determined and how one accesses …
Back To School Activities
Coming back to school means a change of routine, maybe a new teacher and lots of adjustments and daily activities. Here are some downloads for primary school children that will …
Irish Language Exemption
The Irish Language is a core subject in Ireland’s school curriculum and most students are therefore expected to study the subject. However, the Department of Education allows students to …
Accessing Supports In Higher Education
Securing the necessary academic and pastoral supports are critical tasks that should be high up on your to-do list if you’re on the autistic spectrum and starting your first year …
Transition To HEI Initiative
As part of our Autism Friendly University programme, AsIAm has set up a portal for all HEI students to access. The purpose of The Autistic Guide to Starting College website …
Higher Education
College can be an enormous change, especially if you’re moving away from home. Moving to college usually means uprooting yourselves from networks of friends, teachers and neighbors. Even if you’re still …
Preschool And Autism
What supports are available at preschool for children on the spectrum? Autistic children in preschool are entitled to the same supports whether they are officially diagnosed with autism or not. …
Education Rights And Autism
This section outlines education rights with relation to autism and the legislation which upholds them. What is the Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act 2004? The EPSEN Act …
Social Development
Some aspects of social development can be challenging to navigate. You may be able to find some guidance here.
