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Community Voices: Nóra Nic Oireachtaigh and Bullying
September 2, 2019
The following piece is the final piece in our series covering bullying and autism. The first part discussed it in a professional context and the
Category: Social Anxiety
Limerick Launches First Autism Friendly Intreo Office
August 12, 2019
July saw the launch of Ireland’s first autism friendly Intreo Office. Intreo Offices, a crucial part of DEASP (Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection)
AsIAm CEO Addresses Oireachtas Committee on Public Petitions on Mandatory Teacher Training
June 25, 2019
Last Wednesday 19th June AsIAm Founder and CEO Adam Harris addressed the Oireachtas Committee on Public Petitions in a discussion on Mandatory Teacher Training on
Our Week Online – 21/4/2019
April 21, 2019
Welcome to Our Week Online. Happy Easter, and Bank Holiday Weekend! If you need a break away from your loved ones for a few minutes
Interview: Elaine Harris
November 19, 2018
Elaine Harris is a yoga teacher who founded The Yoga Shed in Co. Wicklow in 2014, which serves to offer accessible and affordable yoga to
Our Week Online – 28/10/2018
October 28, 2018
It’s Sunday, Halloween is almost here, Ireland is (hopefully) done with voting for the year, and tomorrow’s a Bank Holiday Monday. Lovely. Welcome to Our
National Autism Conference 2018 – Autism Welcoming Venue and Experience
October 16, 2018
National Autism Conference is less than a week away, in the Grand Hotel, Malahide, Dublin, this Saturday. Attendees will receive an email with all the
Make Your Club Autism-Friendly
April 19, 2018
Awareness about autism has increased among society in recent years. This is a positive development, but there’s far more to being aware about the condition
Create a “Social story” for your business or organisation
April 15, 2018
Social stories are short guides of a particular situation, event or activity. They include specific information about what to expect in that situation and why. Day
Spotlight: Sensory Room at the Sligo Clayton Hotel
August 2, 2017
This week, Sligo’s Clayton Hotel became the first hotel in Ireland to establish a room specifically for guests living with autism and sensory issues. We
