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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The Covid-19 Pandemic has affected my life in many aspects, but predominantly in terms of my family, social life, and academic life. In terms of my family, Covid-19 had a relatively weaker impact than it had on many. My family is already well adapted to spending time at home together. About three weeks after the …
Calling all schools, teachers, and educators! April is World Autism Month, and we have developed an online Resource Pack for Primary and Secondary Schools to use, to increase acceptance and understanding of autism in the school community. The pack includes resources such as videos, worksheets, posters, and activities for your class and school. If you …
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Earlier this week, Co. Wicklow’s Ben Rowsome was nominated for a Garda Youth Award for his advocacy for autism within his local community. Ben is a member of our Youth Leadership Team and has been involved with several different campaigns in Wicklow, speaking about his own experiences as a young person on the spectrum. Ben …
Interview: YLT’s Ben Rowsome & his Garda Youth Award Read More »
Eleanor Walsh, a member of our Youth Leadership Team, lets those of us on the spectrum know why we should never let anyone else tell us otherwise about how living with autism makes us who we are.
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