Out of a mothers love for her daughter & her daughters love of baking, grew an award winning bread that is now a commercial enterprise - We are in Kildare to meet Aisling O'Toole & her daughter Catherine who has autism on #RTENationwide Monday 29th April RTÉ One 7pm Kfm Radio RT

Day 29 of #WAM . We recently published our Same Chance Survey. Of the survey respondents representing the voice of Autistic children, 60% are on a waiting list for supports. It's deeply concerning that of those on a waiting list 37% have been waiting for longer than 4 years.

Don't miss tomorrow's webinar on Fostering Healthy Friendships in Adulthood at 7-8.15pm
We will be joined by subject experts Amanda Mc Guinness & Dr Rachel O’Connor
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Supporting members of our community who have Autism, we hear about the efforts to get shops and businesses to be more aware of issues concerning those with Autism on #RTENationwide tonight, Monday 29th April RTÉ One 7pm & RTE1+1 8pm Autism Assistance Dogs IRL 🇮🇪🐾 Autism Ireland Aspire Ireland RT

A number of the employers that have been accredited as Autism Friendly have job openings. Take a look here asiam.ie/what-we-do/emp…

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Day 28 of World Autism Month. We asked members of the public what is the one thing that people could do to remove barriers in your day-to-day life? One respondent said:

“Please educate yourself and your family to avoid making harsh and false assumptions about me.”

Gorgeous weather for Dublin's first Sensory Festival #Sensoria AsIAm

After a great day at #Sensoria we're now in Galway for their launch of their Autism Friendly City campaign 💜

Day 27 of World Autism Month. Our Same Chance Report found 83% of people said they felt that they had to change who they are to receive the #SameChance to participate in Irish society.

Day 26 of World Autism Month. In our Same Chance survey, we asked respondents “What is the one thing you wish
people knew about Autism?” One community member commented:

“We're not all the same, we all have different needs, and these can fluctuate over time”

3rd to 6th Class enjoyed their fashion show for Rainbow Day AsIAm

Day 25 of World Autism Month. A shocking 48% said they experienced a barrier to accessing mental health service. This has to change. Everyone deserves the #SameChance

Very proud & honoured to be an ambassador again with SuperValu GAA for the #CommunityIncludesEveryone campaign in 2024. Having autism yes there is ups and downs but if you put your mind to it anything is possible💪🏻🔥🔥 Friends of Tipperary Football West Tipperary GAA SuperValu Ireland AsIAm

Day 24 of WAM. Here is an ask from a community member

“Know that Autism is a spectrum. Some aspects of life are extremely challenging. We are exhausted from trying to mask and keep going every day. Communication is a real struggle, and we may not be able to share our worries.”

Parents/guardians of children with intellectual disabilities are invited take part in our research for Inclusion Ireland about representative advocacy services. Online focus groups on Weds 1/05 10- 12 noon or Thurs 2/05 7.30-9.30pm. Call 0860081153 or [email protected]

Many thanks to AsIAm for doing workshops with our students for Autism Awareness Week. DCCParents

It’s Autism Awareness Month! We had the privilege this week of listening to an extraordinary 5th year student, Isabelle as she educated us about autism and the path it’s taking her in life! Thank you so much Isabelle! Le Chéile Schools Trust AsIAm
#samechance #AutismMonthSayYes