A reduced timetable is a method whereby the school will limit the amount of time a child is spending in school for a set period. It may be that the child only does half-days in school, goes to classes in the mornings or afternoons only, or only goes to school for a few days per …
AsIAm are currently recruiting for a dynamic and innovative person to join our organisation in the role of Training Officer. The Training Officer will report directly to the Training Manager, and will operate as part of a team of five within an overall staff of eighteen people. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who …
Project develops quality online resources to help autistic students transition smoothly into third-level A programme supporting young autistic students entering third level education for the first time has received €50,000 in funding from Rethink Ireland, the state-funded body which supports innovative charities, social enterprises, and community organisation. The funding has been …
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Young people with additional needs have struggled during lockdown; along with the disruptions to school, their opportunity to get out and socialise has been extremely limited. However, even before the COVID19 pandemic, lack of opportunities to make friends and pursue their interests is a long-standing issue in our community. Michael Kennedy, who previously served …
Kevin Hanly – Being autistic and living through a pandemic!! COVID-19 has affected everyone’s life hugely everything we used do. It turned everything on its head and just gave us a right good shake! And yet, still months down the line we’re still unsure what the future will bring. Going back to the middle of …
Apologies for the delay in getting to the next part! As you can imagine, a lot has been happening in the world of autism. Nevertheless, I couldn’t very well leave Autistic Paddies out! Joan McDonald began the broadcast by highlighting areas for improvement in Autism Acceptance month “Autistic people are right at the back of …
Autistic families concerned about the return to school, survey finds 77% of families feel their child returning to school will need more support, but less than half believe they will receive it Face masks and social distancing a major challenge for autistic students Most autistic students experiencing anxiety about the return to school …
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AsIAm, Ireland’s National Autism Charity, has been working to support our community through the COVID-19 public health emergency. Over the past number of weeks we have generated support materials and a webinar to help autistic people and family members through the uncertainty, anxiety and lack of routine we are all presently experiencing. We have created …
Assistive Technology Passport; The Qualitative Research study In 2016, Enable Ireland and the Disability Federation of Ireland (DFI) published a discussion paper on the state of the Assistive Technology (AT) ecosystem in Ireland. Among the recommendations contained in the paper was the establishment of an AT central coordinating agency with the responsibility of coordinating a …
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The AsIAm Youth Leadership Team has developed a campaign aimed at educating other young people and educators about the experiences of autistic people during lockdown, and the challenges of returning to education. “Lock Down, Unlocked” gives an insight into the experiences of young autistic people during the COVID-19 pandemic and provides resources and tips for …
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