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 during this crisis and this is reflected in the appeals for help we have been receiving. Our community require routine, structure and predictability, all of which have now vanished. Autistic …
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 »
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 …
Michael Ryan – Counsellor/Psychotherapist While we cannot control the spread of this virus in the wider community – all each of us can do is to control how we choose to react to the situation. You only need only control your own hygiene practices and leave the general control of the situation to the medical …
Maintaining Calmness about COVID-19/Coronavirus in the Autism Community Read More »
The Midlands Regional Hospital in Mullingar recently became one of the first hospitals in the country to open a sensory room for patients. We spoke to Joe Earley, a Multitask Attendant in the hospital, about the room’s creation. What motivated you to set it up the sensory room? It initially came from observing children coming …
What I (Don’t) Know About Autism, a play written by Jody O’Neill, will soon hit the stage. The play, directed by Dónal Gallagher, will contain a cast of autistic and neurotypical actors. Using a host of characters and storylines, the play aims to celebrate autistic identity and educate neurotypical audiences. In the lead up to …
What I (Don’t) Know About Autism: Matthew Ralli and Paula Mc Glinchy Read More »
AsIAm are pleased to announce that our Chief Executive Officer Adam Harris, will be joining the HSE Autism Programme Board at its next meeting on Monday 20th January. We have long sought for autistic voices and those of their families’ to be represented on the Board. AsIAm has been proactively campaigning for an Autism Empowerment …
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