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Autism and Eating Disorders: Sharlene Woods and Fiona Fisher Bullivant

By Ian Lynam / July 2, 2020 July 6, 2020 / Featured News, Health

Experts have discussed the correlation between autism and eating disorders before. However, they’ve rarely suggested a treatment plan based on it until now, Fiona Fisher Bullivant and Sharleen Woods both work in CAMHS (Fiona as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner specialising in autism and Sharlene as a Dietician.) As a result of frequently working together, they …

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COVID-19 Autism Education Transition Survey

By Ian Lynam / June 30, 2020 June 30, 2020 / Education, Schools

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 Smyth of DCU in association with the Health Research Board is working on an online toolkit to aid in this transition. They are seeking feedback to help create resources for …

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Autistic Pride in Ireland

By Ian Lynam / June 18, 2020 June 18, 2020 / Featured News

Autistic Pride began in 2005 with a celebration by Aspies for Freedom. Since then every year June 18th is as a day to celebrate autistic identity. This day stands as an opportunity for autistic people worldwide to celebrate the endless variety and potential of people on the spectrum. The infinity symbol represents this: limitless possibilities. …

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Autism Charity welcomes Summer Education Programme

By Ian Lynam / June 12, 2020 June 12, 2020 / Education, Featured News, Schools

“We now all need to work together to make sure that every child who is eligible can benefit from the scheme” 12h June 2020 AsIAm, Ireland’s National Autism Charity, has welcomed today’s Government’s announcement around a Summer Education Programme to support autistic students and those with other disabilities. Typically autistic young people are …

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“I think many of the people put blame on themselves more than the college” Autism and Dropping Out of University

By Ian Lynam / June 11, 2020 June 15, 2020 / College, Education, Featured News

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 and Student Unions, students sometimes feel they have no option but to drop out. Dr. Eilidh Cage and Jack Howes (National Autistic Society) recently published a paper on this phenomenon. …

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Apps to support you during COVID-19

By Ian Lynam / May 29, 2020 May 29, 2020 / COVID-19

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 jobs altered massively, and few spaces open to congregate in, the most reliable way way to stay connected at this time is online. Zoom and social media are helpful ways …

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Tiktok #Autismchallenge causes widespread controversy

By Ian Lynam / May 14, 2020 May 14, 2020 / Featured News

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 For Autism challenge is a good example of this. However, there is darker side to online culture, as seen in TikTok’s #Autismchallenge. TikTok, an app that consist of short videos …

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Department of Health Clarifies 2km limit for Autistic Community

By Ian Lynam / April 9, 2020 April 9, 2020 / Accessibility, Autism, COVID-19, Featured News, Health

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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World Autism Month: #FlyForAutism Campaign

By Ian Lynam / April 1, 2020 April 9, 2020 / Featured News, Fundraiser, Uncategorized

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 …

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Hannah O’Dwyer: Resources for Learning at Home

By Ian Lynam / March 27, 2020 March 27, 2020 / COVID-19, Education, Featured News, Schools, Uncategorized

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 …

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