While some consider Christmas time to be the most wonderful time of the year, for some members of the community it can also be overwhelming. With a change of routine and the emphasis on merriment and festivities, it can be useful to have some extra supports to hand. We’ve put together some helpful resources, signposted to sensory-friendly events, and listed our Christmas opening hours below so you can prepare ahead of time for the festive season.
Below are some resources to help over the festive period:
Santa - A Visual Guide
Christmas - A Visual Guide
Prepare Me – Christmas AsIAm - Gain insights through lived experience on supporting Autistic family members during holidays in this free online course.
Our Autism Information Line, which you can find HERE can help to:
• Provide you with information on a range of matters that impact Autistic adults, children and their families
• Signpost you to the relevant AsIAm resources
• Direct you to the other relevant organisations and supports
The Information Line will be open from 10am to 3pm on the following days:
• Thursday, 19 December
• Monday, 23 December
• Monday, 30 December
All other days we are open as normal: There are three main ways to get in touch:
If you would prefer to speak to one of our team: Monday – Thursday 10am - 3pm Call 0818 234 234
Instant Messaging is available: Monday – Thursday 10- 3pm
If you would prefer to write to us: email support@asiam.ie or use the Contact Form HERE any day of the week.
