The AsIAm Autism ID Card was created to help Autistic people navigate their daily life more easily. It’s hard to predict what will happen day-to-day and sometimes we can find ourselves in a place where we feel overwhelmed, confused, or just need a little help. The Autism ID Card helps you to advocate for yourself or your child.
It contains a short description of an individual's Autistic support needs and a reminder that the person with the card may need some extra help and support. Not only this, but many organisations have partnered with AsIAm to give special offers and deals to cardholders!
Please note that we are experiencing huge demand for our ID cards currently, and the waiting time can be approximately 3 weeks.
The AsIAm ID card costs €25 and come with an AsIAm Lanyard and card protector. This cost covers admin, printing and equipment.
Yes. You are required to complete the application and the cost is the same due to admin, printing and equipment. In place of proof of diagnosis, you have the option to upload a picture of the previous card.
Childrens cards are valid for 3 years.
Adults cards are valid for 5 years.
The card serves as a proof of diagnosis and you can use it when interacting with different service providers, including public servants and those working in private businesses. Any support provided is at the service’s discretion.
It does not automatically entitle cardholders and/or their companions to discounts or preferential treatment over other customers, though AsIAm is currently engaging with numerous businesses and service providers to provide certain supports and benefits to cardholders.
In order to be eligible for an Autism ID Card, proof of diagnosis will be required.
The purpose of the applicant's formal confirmation of diagnosis is to support the integrity of the card and prevent abuse of its use. We accept the following formal confirmation of Autism diagnosis:
- Headed diagnostic or therapeutic report confirming person's diagnosis of Autism from a psychiatrist, clinical or educational psychologist, paediatrician, speech and language therapist, and/or occupational therapist. The report must on headed paper, and must include the section where the professional confirms the person is Autistic.
- Headed letter confirming the person's diagnosis of Autism from a psychiatrist, clinical or educational psychologist, paediatrician, speech and language therapist, social worker, GP, physiotherapist and/or occupational therapist. The letter must on headed paper, and must include the section where the professional confirms the person is Autistic. T
hese may be scanned and uploaded with the initial application. They will be appropriately destroyed as soon as the card is produced and will not be re-used or shared with any third party.
We will also require a picture of the applicant, with guidelines set in the application process.
All residents of the island of Ireland, including those living in Northern Ireland, may apply for and use the Autism ID Card.
We will accept a diagnosis from any resident of the Republic of Ireland and/or Northern Ireland. However, we must stress that recognition of the document is at the discretion of the service.
However if you live outside of the Island of Ireland unfortunately we will be unable to issue an AsIAm Autism ID Card.
