Kevin Hanly – Being autistic and living through a pandemic!! COVID-19 has affected everyone’s life hugely everything we used do. It turned everything on its head and just gave us a right good shake! And yet, still months down the line we’re still unsure what the future will bring. Going back to the middle of …
The Department of Education and Skills recently announced a new version of July Provision for 2020. This new scheme, also known as the Summer Education Programme, seeks to broaden its scope, so as it can meet the needs of vulnerable schoolchildren, whose education has been most effected by ongoing the COVID-19 pandemic. We’ll be updating …
FAQs about July Provision / Summer Education Programme 2020 Read More »
Today, AsIAm’s Chief Executive Officer Adam Harris, along with the representatives of several other disability groups, attended a further consultation with officials in the Department of Education and Skills, in relation to the July Provision Programme. “We are deeply concerned at the present proposals which the Department has developed,” said Mr Harris. “These proposals would …
What’s a Calculated Grade? Calculated grades are grades which are based on how an individual pupil is expected to perform in an exam, as well as how past pupils from the same school have performed previously. How are they calculated? They are scored using statistics gathered across a period of time during a two-step process. …
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 received a response today. Here was our question: “Many autistic people and their families are concerned about the legal enforcement of social distancing. Some individuals may not cope if unable …
Department of Health Clarifies 2km limit for Autistic Community Read More »
Many young students across the country have had their education massively impacted by the COVID19. While the future remains uncertain in the short term for end of year exams, there may be many young people across the country eager to continue a routine. For this reason we’ve compiled a handy list of resources to aid …
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 remarks “As a community at this time we need more than ever to support the most vulnerable in our society, particularly our elderly and isolated. An Garda Síochána has always …
An Garda Síochána and An Post Announce New Supports during COVID-19 Outbreak Read More »
AsIAm has been working to support Ireland’s autism community throughout the COVID-19 emergency. Over the past several weeks, we have set up an online COVID-19 Hub, containing support materials and a webinar to help autistic people and family members through the uncertainty, anxiety and lack of routine. As the situation evolves, our community’s needs will …
Like many others facing difficult times, autistic people will largely have the same concerns about the potential disruption COVID-19 will cause to their livelihood and their daily routine. While people with pre-existing health conditions are particularly at risk from COVID-19, particularly people with respiratory or immune conditions, chronic pain conditions or conditions like Down Syndrome, …
Adrian Carroll: Impact of COVID-19 on Autistic Employees Read More »
Here’s some specific information for the autistic community about the current crisis, developed by Nóra Nic Oireachtaigh, Stuart Nielson & Mary Doherty. The information is the result of the Adult Autistic and Medical Communities collaborating.
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