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COVID-19 Autism Education Transition Survey
June 30, 2020
Are you a young autistic person or a parent of an autistic child? Are you concerned over the implications of COVID-19 restrictions relaxing? Dr. Sinead
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Autism Charity welcomes Summer Education Programme
June 12, 2020
“We now all need to work together to make sure that every child who is eligible can benefit from the scheme” 12h June
Autism and College Dropout
June 11, 2020
Between the sensory changes, new routines and demanding workloads, starting university can be especially challenging for students on the spectrum. Despite supports from Disability Services
Apps to support you during COVID-19
May 29, 2020
COVID-19 has made it even more difficult for autistic people to socialise with friends and keep connected without breaking the rules. With no school, many
Echo’s Bones Call For Participants Aged 15-21
May 27, 2020
Are you an autistic young person aged 15-21 living in north Dublin and interested in creative writing, acting, or filmmaking? Echo’s Bones is an ambitious,
Tiktok #Autismchallenge causes widespread controversy
May 14, 2020
Social media challenges are nothing new. They can be utilised to great effect such as the Movember or ALS Ice Bucket challenge. Indeed, AsIAm’s Fly
Conor McDermott : Autism and Airports
May 14, 2020
Conor McDermott has recently completed a research project for his undergraduate in Occupational Therapy. The project is a survey based on interviews with three autistic
Department of Health Clarifies 2km limit for Autistic Community
April 9, 2020
AsIAm submitted a question to the Minister of Health in relation to Covid-19 restrictions for individuals on the spectrum and those with additional needs. We
World Autism Month: #FlyForAutism Campaign
April 1, 2020
This is an unusual April Autistic people face major barriers in day to day life from education to the workplace. However, we are particularly vulnerable
An Garda Síochána and An Post Announce New Supports during COVID-19 Outbreak
March 27, 2020
Both the Gardaí Síochána and An Post have pledged supports to the most vulnerable members of society, including those with additional needs. Deputy Commissioner Twomey
