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 …
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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 …
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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.
Your daily routine of going to school will be different and this might feel stressful. This is ok, we must do this to keep everyone feeling well. Everyone is off school and you won’t miss any classes or fun. When ‘self – isolating’, these are some things that you should do. …
Coronavirus Isolation Children’s Social Story *Text Only* Read More »
AsIAm Covid19 Testing Social Story If the doctor thinks that I might have Covid 19, I may have to have a test to check if I do. I might not feel sick or unwell, but the doctor may still decide I need to have a test. This is to keep me safe and …
The COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak has caused a great deal of uncertainty in people’s usual routines and their daily lives. This is especially felt in how and where we all work. For some, this may mean they are on less hours, or they are working from home, or have they lost their jobs entirely. Autistic people’s …
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