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Update on exclusion of special classes and schools from changes to test and trace policy
by Adam Harris - 23 September, 2021
UPDATE This evening we attended a useful meeting with Department of Education and Public Health Officials in relation to the concerning announcement of the exclusion of special classes and schools from changes to t...
Read MoreExcluding children in special classes and schools from changes to test and trace policies is “flagrant discrimination”
by Ian Lynam - 23 September, 2021
Students with additional needs will be required to remain at home if a close contact, despite no scientific evidence 23rd September AsIAm, Ireland’s National Autism Charity, has this morning condemned the Dep...
Read MoreLatest Guidelines on Reduced School Timetables
by Ian Lynam - 22 September, 2021
in Education, Featured News, Primary School, Reduced Timetables, Schools, Secondary School, Supports
Last week, the Department of Education published the latest guidelines to provide clarity surrounding the use of reduced timetables in school settings. As discussed here, there are a number of factors that might incre...
Read MoreKevin Hanly: From Solohead to the TV Screen
by Ian Lynam - 19 September, 2021
Kevin Hanly is a long-time friend of AsIAm and has written for us multiple times. Like many of us, he struggled with the pitfalls of Covid-19 but he's emerged stronger than ever as part of Supervalu's latest campaign....
Read MoreLaunch of AsIAm Adult Support and Wellbeing Programme
by Ian Lynam - 16 September, 2021
in Adults, Autism Acceptance, Community Voices, COVID-19, Featured News, Press Release, Socialising
Today, 16th September 2021, AsIAm is delighted to announce the launch of its new Adult Support and Well-being Programme for Autistic adults. AsIAm has been working hard at developing a programme to address issues rega...
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Update on exclusion of special classes and schools from changes to test and trace policy
by Adam Harris - 23 September, 2021
UPDATE This evening we attended a useful meeting with Department of Education and Public Health O[...]
Excluding children in special classes and schools from changes to test and trace policies is “flagrant discrimination”
by Ian Lynam - 23 September, 2021
Students with additional needs will be required to remain at home if a close contact, despite no sci[...]
Latest Guidelines on Reduced School Timetables
by Ian Lynam - 22 September, 2021
Last week, the Department of Education published the latest guidelines to provide clarity surroundin[...]
Kevin Hanly: From Solohead to the TV Screen
by Ian Lynam - 19 September, 2021
Kevin Hanly is a long-time friend of AsIAm and has written for us multiple times. Like many of us, h[...]
Launch of AsIAm Adult Support and Wellbeing Programme
by Ian Lynam - 16 September, 2021
Today, 16th September 2021, AsIAm is delighted to announce the launch of its new Adult Support and W[...]
AsIAm Launches Bridge Forward Programme
by Ian Lynam - 3 September, 2021
Recently, AsIAm obtained funding from the Late Late Toy Show Appeal to the amount of €100,000 to fun[...]
Website Launched for Autistic Students Starting College
by Ian Lynam - 30 August, 2021
New website launched to support autistic students starting college this September Autism Friendly[...]
Kate Rowan: School to College
by Ian Lynam - 11 August, 2021
In the world of autism, the pathway from school to college can seem very daunting. Kate Rowan is an [...]
AsIAm publish pre- budget submission for 2022 to the Government
by AsIAm.ie - 27 July, 2021
Ireland’s national autism charity are proposing ways the Government can achieve true inclusivity and[...]
6 Ways Autistic People Can Manage the Heat Wave
by Ian Lynam - 20 July, 2021
As Ireland finally sees a bit of sun, autistic people may be especially at risk under the current h[...]
