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International Women’s Day: Jody O’Neill on Autistic Women
March 19, 2021
Jody is an autistic writer, actor and advocate. Her acclaimed play, What I (Don’t) Know About Autism, will return in late 2021 for live and
Category: Parenting
Community Voices: Autism and Bullying
August 23, 2019
Hello all. If you haven’t seen our previous interview with Neil Kenny, I’d recommend checking it out. I was inspired to do something on bullying
Bullying and Autism: Neil Kenny Interview
July 30, 2019
In the wake of Joel Langford’s tragic death, I wanted to discuss the unique nature of bullying directed at autistic people. Neil Kenny is a Researcher at the
What Strategies can I use for my Non-Verbal Child to ease their Transition?
September 28, 2018
All autistic children experience challenges in communication. While many might have an extensive amount of vocabulary, they may interpret what other people are saying differently
How Can I Apply for a Special Needs Assistant (SNA)?
September 20, 2018
The National Council for Special Education (NCSE) has just completed a review of the Special Needs Assistant (SNA) Scheme in Ireland, and is available for
How can My Child Be Supported if They’re Having a Meltdown?
September 20, 2018
Research continues to tell us that we must view ‘challenging behaviour’ as a way in which the child is trying to communicate their needs with
How can I Explain My Child’s Sensory Needs to their New Teacher?
September 19, 2018
Your child’s teacher may already be aware of autistic children’s sensory needs. However, if your child does have exceptional needs, then it is important that
What’s an Individual Education Plan (IEP) & how can I Set One Up for My Child?
September 18, 2018
An Individual Education Plan, often referred to as an ‘IEP’, is a plan to support your child’s learning and development. The IEP is led by
What can I Do if my Child Doesn’t Want to go Back to School?
September 14, 2018
Dr Emer Ring is the Head of the Department of Reflective Pedacology and Early Childhood Studies at Mary Immaculate College, Limerick. As part of our #BackToRoutine series
How can I help Ease My Child Back into the School Routine from Home?
September 11, 2018
We all struggle getting back into our regular routine after holidays and for autistic children, who we know often experience difficulty in understanding even the
