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Echo’s Bones Call For Participants Aged 15-21
May 27, 2020
Are you an autistic young person aged 15-21 living in north Dublin and interested in creative writing, acting, or filmmaking? Echo’s Bones is an ambitious,
Tag: Sensory Audits
Autism Friendly Vodafone
March 5, 2020
We at AsIAm were proud to work with Vodafone Ireland to introduce autism-friendly retail hours in a number of its stores across Ireland. The new
National Gallery of Ireland Becoming Autism Friendly
November 18, 2019
Last week the National Gallery of Ireland became the first cultural institution in Ireland to receive Autism Friendly status. We sat down with Caomhán Mac
NCI Reaching Autism Friendly University Status This Month!
October 2, 2019
We’re currently currently working towards Autism-Friendly Status with National College of Ireland! Having seen great success in our pilot scheme with DCU, AsIAm is committed
Autism and Higher Education: Steve Silberman and Dr. Magda Mostafa
September 25, 2019
AsIAm recently hosted an informal discussion for autism and higher education. The session began with Robert Ward welcoming staff and guests to the session. The
Interview – Kate Heffernan and Aisling O’Gorman, Peat @ The Ark
March 12, 2019
The Ark Cultural Centre for Children presents Peat, a brand new theatre show for ages 8+ by Kate Heffernan and directed by Tim Crouch, which
Community Support – Autism in the Home, University College Cork, Cork
November 6, 2018
AsIAm is hosting twenty four Community Support Seminar talks around the country over the next twelve months. These events are for the autism community, on
BUY YOUR COPY: Mary Immaculate publishes a handbook for educators – “Autism from the Inside Out”
September 21, 2018
AsIAm would like to thank Dr Emer Ring and her colleagues from Mary Immaculate College (MIC)’s Department of Reflective Pedagogy and Early Childhood Studies for their
How can My Child Be Supported if They’re Having a Meltdown?
September 20, 2018
Research continues to tell us that we must view ‘challenging behaviour’ as a way in which the child is trying to communicate their needs with
How can I Explain My Child’s Sensory Needs to their New Teacher?
September 19, 2018
Your child’s teacher may already be aware of autistic children’s sensory needs. However, if your child does have exceptional needs, then it is important that
