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NCI Reaching Autism Friendly University Status This Month!

By / October 2, 2019 / Autism Friendly University, Communication, Education, Sensory Processing, Social Stories, Socialising, Special Interests

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 to making universities across Ireland autism friendly.  This initiative means celebrating students and staff on the autism spectrum and providing a learning environment to help all students and staff to …

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Autism and Higher Education: Steve Silberman and Dr. Magda Mostafa

By / September 25, 2019 / Autism, Dr. Magda Mostafa, Education, Employment, Featured News, Healthcare, Independent Living, Magda Mostafa, Mental Health, Sensory, Sensory Audits, Steve Silberman, Supports

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 event allowed a chance to ask further questions of both Steve Silberman and Dr. Magda Mostafa. The session was a discussion about higher education. Forgotten History of Autism Steve Silberman, …

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Interview – Kate Heffernan and Aisling O’Gorman, Peat @ The Ark

By / March 12, 2019 / Accessibility, Arts and Culture, Family Life, Featured News, Interviews, Professional

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 runs until March 31. Relaxed performances of Peat, aimed at children on the autism spectrum or with sensory sensitivities, take place on Thursday 14 March at 10.15am and Saturday 16 …

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Community Support – Autism in the Home, University College Cork, Cork

By / November 22, 2018 / Announcement, Community Support, Event, Family Life, Featured News

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 issues important to the community, informed by the community. All of these events will be free to attend, but places must be booked on our Eventbrite page (see below). All …

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BUY YOUR COPY: Mary Immaculate publishes a handbook for educators – “Autism from the Inside Out”

By / September 21, 2018 / Education, Featured News, Research

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 contributions to our #BackToRoutine series this month. We would also like to thank them for their considerable generosity in donating all proceeds from their new book, ‘Autism from the Inside …

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How can My Child Be Supported if They’re Having a Meltdown?

By / September 21, 2018 / Anxiety and Meltdowns, Back to Routine, Behaviour, Challenging Behaviour, Education, Featured News, Parenting, Routine, Sensory Processing, Supports

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 us. It has been suggested that we must move away from using the term ‘challenging behaviour’ and instead view the child’s responses as reactions to the environment. If we begin …

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How can I Explain My Child’s Sensory Needs to their New Teacher?

By / September 21, 2018 / Back to Routine, Education, Featured News, Parenting, Sensory, Supports

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 you discuss these with their teacher. Sharing the information and resources below with your child’s teacher will help them understand the importance of allowing them to stim. Among the differences …

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Stimming

By / August 13, 2018 / Autism, Behaviour, Featured News, Stimming

Stimming (short for self-stimulatory behaviour) is a repetitive series of actions which an autistic person may do when they are excited, anxious or stimulated. Almost everyone engages in stimming to some degree in their own way. They might crack their knuckles, tap their feet, or even just hum and whistle. Autistic people are usually more …

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Make Your Club Autism-Friendly

By / August 13, 2018 / Accessibility, Community Voices, Featured News, Sensory Audits, Social Anxiety, Social Stories, Socialising, Supports

Awareness about autism has increased among society in recent years. This is a positive development, but there’s far more to being aware about the condition than just knowing some of its main traits. Successful autism awareness is about actively including and supporting autistic people within local communities. Isolation is a daily reality for many living …

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Conducting Autism-Friendly Interviews

By / August 13, 2018 / Accessibility, Employment, Featured News, Interventions, Interviews, Sensory Audits, Social Stories, Supports

Day #16 of our #AsIAmChallenge is about preparing for autism-friendly interviews. Businesses have begun to recognise the valuable skills that autistic employees can bring to the workplace. A meticulous attention to detail, excellent memories and task-driven minds are traits any employer would love to have! However, entering the workforce remains a huge challenge for many …

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