Autistic Teen Voices
These stories have been gathered from autistic teenagers attending our Child and Family Support Programme. We have not provided pictures or surnames out of respect for their privacy. Julia The …
These stories have been gathered from autistic teenagers attending our Child and Family Support Programme. We have not provided pictures or surnames out of respect for their privacy. Julia The …
AsIAm in association with the St John of God Foundation is delighted to launch our recently updated resources “Starting the Autism Journey” and “Understanding Your Child’s Autism Diagnosis”. We are …
I am autistic and struggling with my sexual identity. What should I do? Studies have found that a large proportion of autistic people are members of the LGBTQ+ community. Unfortunately, …
Welcome to our autistic teenager survival guide! This page will give information on health, wellbeing and socializing for autistic teenagers. Why should I engage with supports available to me? Some …
Why should I disclose my diagnosis to my school? Telling your school that you are autistic is very important to ensure that you can get the most out of your …
When we discuss autism and relevant supports, it’s important not to overlook teenagers. Quite often the autistic life cycle is split between when you’re a childhood and when you’re an …
Being a good enough parent to any child is tough, but also incredibly rewarding. Many parents can find it difficult to balance the demands of supporting their autistic child, while …
Information For Parents, Guardians or Carers Starting the Autism journey This resource, the first of three packs, is for parents/guardians and includes a range of vital information on starting your …
According to the UN, 80% of autistic people worldwide are unemployed or underemployed. This means that autistic people, even those with a third-level education are not being given the opportunity …
I’m a parent or family member In these sections you will frequently asked questions will that guide you through some common issues for parents, guardians carers and siblings.