This group is open and welcoming to parents who are autistic. You can be diagnosed or self-identified, with an autistic or neurotypical child: this is a space to share experiences free of stigma.
Dates: Monday Bi-Weekly
Time: 10am-11am
Instructor: Rachel Merriman
Email adultgroups@asiam.ie to register your interest.
Please note that you will be contacted via email should you confirm your sign-up. Emails will be sent to third-party facilitators in order to organize groups on behalf of AsIAm.
To ensure that we are following all necessary GDPR guidelines, we request that each attendee sign up themselves, using their own email address and attend the groups unaccompanied.
This group is a peer support group, designed to be a safe space for members of the adult autistic community to communicate with one another in a safe, accepting environment. Though these groups are intended to be supportive spaces, at times topics may be discussed or raised by community members that some may find upsetting. The support these peer groups offer is only support. If you have any significant issues or are seeking medical advice, please speak to your GP. If you ever feel you are in a mental health crisis and need urgent help, please refer to the following for additional advice and support.
Samaritans: 116123
Bodywhys: 01 – 2107906
Txt support: https://text50808.ie/ – 50808
Aware: 1800 80 48 48 – Depression
As I Am: information line re: other services 0818 234 234/ support@asiam.ie