The annual Christmas pantomime is a festive tradition for many families in Ireland (oh yes it is!… Sorry.). In recent years some pantomimes and shows have started putting on relaxed or autism-friendly performances for families with special needs, so they can join in on the fun alongside their peers! A relaxed performance is a theatre …
Welcome to the last Our Week Online of 2018. This will be our last round up of the year because we’ve reached that time when we look back on the year that was, look forward in hope for the future, and panic over gift shopping, enormous dinners, and seasonal sensory overload. Break open an early …
The end of November is near, and while there’s still a few weeks left until Christmas, preparing for the holidays make take some time and planning. One of our regular contributors, Kevin Hanly, shares his advice for celebrating Christmas based on his experiences. We’re gearing up for that special time of the year where we …
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Yes, you read that right – AsIAm now have our very own limited edition socks, available to buy! If you’ve ever seen our Founder and CEO Adam Harris at a public talk or speaking event, you may have noticed that he was probably not wearing his shoes at some point when addressing the crowd. For …
*Due to the huge amount of inquiries we have had about our Autism Friendly Santa Training, we have decided to open up this event to include parents and carers. We’ll be delivering tips on how to prepare your child and family for an Autism Friendly Christmas!* Calling all of Santa’s helpers! Christmas is such an …
Christmas is an exciting time for children and adults alike, with the build up now beginning as early as Hallowe’en! However, for those with autism and their families, it can be challenging and overwhelming. With Christmas only a few days away, here at AsIAm we have compiled a list of tips to make your Christmas …
Thank you to all our Facebook followers who helped us put this great resource together. Below is a list of recommended places that Santa will visit in the lead up to Christmas. The list kept growing throughout the day so you may have to zoom in the read in detail!
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