Galway, Mayo, and Roscommon
Unit 1 & 2 Liosbaun House, Liosbaun Business Park, Tuam Road, Galway, H91 795V
Information and Advice Service
Our new Community Support Hub 1 (serving Galway, Mayo and Roscommon) is now welcoming bookings for the in-person Information & Advice service. As part of our Information and Advice service, AsIAm Community Advisors can provide multiple in-person appointments for Autistic adults and for parents/caregivers. These sessions are tailored to individual needs, and we take a neuroaffirmative, inclusive, and needs-led approach that values Autistic voices and perspectives. Session numbers are flexible, and the number of sessions offered is based on the number of sessions that may be helpful for your query.
Our Community Advisors can support with a wide range of Autism-related topics, including but not limited to:
We also offer a single-session pre-diagnosis support appointment for:
These sessions are designed for those who are considering or exploring an Autism assessment.
Signposting
If we’re not the right service to meet your needs directly, we’ll help connect you with those who can.
Booking and Access
This is a free, in-person service. Appointments are required.
To avail of our Information and Advice service, you must be an Autistic adult or parent/caregiver over 18 years of age and reside in one of the areas listed above. AsIAm also operates a national Information Line service, which you can contact by contacting our Autism Information Line or by phoning 0818 234 234.
For your first visit, you are asked to provide evidence of diagnosis, unless you are attending for a once-off pre-diagnosis information and advice session. We accept the following as evidence of diagnosis:
If you are an Autistic adult or parent/caregiver who lives in the above areas and would like to book a 40-minute session. Please click the link below. If you have any queries about our service, you can contact us at CSH1@asiam.ie
Groups weare currently running:
Parents and Caregivers Group
This group is a neuro-affirmative space for parents and caregivers of Autistic children and teens. The group is an opportunity to meet other parents and speak with members of the Community Support Hub team. Refreshments are provided and you’re welcome to attend in whatever way feels most comfortable for you. There’s no expectation to share or participate in discussion, unless you want to.
To attend you must be over 18, have a child or teen with a formal Autism diagnosis and live in CHO2 (Galway, Mayo and Roscommon).
Autistic Adult Social Group
This group is a neuro-affirmative space for Autistic adults. The group is an opportunity to hang out, meet new people and make connections. Members of the Community Support Hub team will also be there to chat with. Refreshments are provided and you’re welcome to attend in whatever way feels most comfortable for you.There’s no expectation to share or participate in discussion, unless you want to.
To attend you must be over 18, have a formal Autism diagnosis and live in CHO2 (Galway, Mayo and Roscommon).
Parking
Parking is available on site and is free of charge.
