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Derry duo climb for autism charity (4/9/09)

Submitted by admin on 2 October, 2009 - 10:41

Source: The Derry Journal, 4th September 2009

Derry men Vincent Edwards and Martin Gormley helped raise £12,500 for Autism NI when they climbed Ben Nevis in aid of the charity. Months of fundraising and training culminated when the pair, accompanied by over 30 others reached the summit last Saturday. The pair personally raised more than £500 each.

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Autism NI, ASD Specific Training Prospectus 2009/2010

Submitted by admin on 4 August, 2009 - 16:18

"Autism NI’s Mission in brief is to 'ensure that individuals with Autism and their carers are valued members of the community'. We achieve this through a bi-lateral approach of parent support and training for parents and professionals.

Autism NI's training department team has a wealth of qualifications, expertise and experience. As well as drawing on the wide range of skills within our own professional team, we also have links and longstanding relationships with a consortium of local and international specialist trainers.

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Bryan proves he's got drive

Submitted by admin on 17 July, 2009 - 12:58

Story and Photo copyright: Derry Jounal, 3rd July 2009
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An autistic Derry man is fulfilling the dream of a lifetime by learning how to drive.
Twenty one years-old Bryan Sutherland from the Waterside passed tests set by the DVLNI to get his medical driving licence. He is now learning to drive with John O'Donnell of 1st Choice Driving School.

His mother Ruby said the experience is fantastic for Bryan, especially as he missed out on a place in the army because of his Asperger's Syndrome.

Bryan proves he's got drive
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PECS Basic Training Course - Derry 22/23 Oct 2009

Submitted by admin on 2 April, 2009 - 00:30
22 Oct 2009 09:00
23 Oct 2009 17:30
Europe/Dublin

PECS Basic Training Course

Venue: City Hotel Derry.

This workshop is the basic accredited training in PECS and recommended for parents as well as professionals. Please see attached Flyer for Autumn 2009 PECS courses on Island of Ireland.

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Disneyland Holiday Boy Drowns (skynews, 22/12/08)

Submitted by admin on 16 January, 2009 - 10:52

Source: Sky News, Monday December 22, 2008

The hotel swimming pool where a boy drowned at the start of a Disneyland holiday was unsupervised at the time, it has been revealed.

The owners of Hotel Explorers, near the resort in Paris, confirmed that no lifeguard was on duty when five-year-old Colum Canning was pulled from the water.

The autistic boy, from Londonderry, Northern Ireland, drowned not long after the family had checked in on Thursday.

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Verbal Arts Centre - Autism Initiatives

Submitted by admin on 2 November, 2009 - 10:37
Visit Verbal Arts Centre - Autism Initiatives Verbal Arts Centre - Autism Initiatives

"The objective of Autism Initiatives is the recognition of the individuality of persons with Autism, and their capacity to benefit from education, training and care. It is those individuals’ fundamental right to live a satisfying and happy life in the community in a supporting and stimulating environment.".

"The Verbal Arts Centre develops and delivers a portfolio of verbal arts services for a range of client groups and stakeholders. These services are structured across three main areas:

1. Education
2. Youth and Community Development
3. Artform / Reading Development

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SPEAC Centre, Belfast

Submitted by admin on 20 May, 2009 - 16:53
Visit SPEAC Centre, Belfast SPEAC Centre, Belfast

"SPEAC (Special Provision for the Education of Autistic Children) was founded by parents who, faced with the realities of living with a child with autism, shared a frustration with the lack of educational provision. Their response was to forge a unique partnership with the South-Eastern Education and Library Board (SEELB) to run a 3-year pilot project based at Tor Bank Special School in Belfast. The Centre provided a child-centred specialist education using the principles of Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA) to children aged 4-11 who had autism and severe learning difficulties."

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The National Autism Society, UK

Submitted by admin on 30 April, 2009 - 17:53
Visit The National Autism Society, UK The National Autism Society, UK

UK Based charity. NAS Website includes information about autism and Asperger syndrome, the NAS and its services and activities.

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Autism Northern Ireland (PAPA)

Submitted by admin on 17 April, 2009 - 23:02
Visit Autism Northern Ireland (PAPA) Autism Northern Ireland (PAPA)

Autism NI (PAPA) is the Northern Ireland Charity for Autism Spectrum Disorders. Autism NI has at least 13 support branches throughout Northern Ireland and Donegal.

Autism NI (PAPA), Knockbracken Healthcare Park, Donard, Saintfield Road, Belfast, BT8 8BH. Tel: 028 9040 1729, Helpline: 0845 055 9010 (Mon, Wed and Fri 9.30am-1pm). E-Mail: infoautismniorg

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Autistic boy used as human skittle (Derry Journal, April 2009)

Submitted by admin on 14 April, 2009 - 23:45
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April 2009: A Derry woman says she's horrified that a group of bullies used her seven year-old autistic nephew as a "human skittle". [source: www.derryjournal.com]

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Lack of funding hits work of Autism charity

Submitted by admin on 14 April, 2009 - 23:42
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Autism sufferers in Derry need help separate to that offered to people with learning disabilities or mental health problems, the chair of Autism NI's North West branch, Maire O'Kane, has said... [source: www.derryjournal.com]

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The Impact Trust

Submitted by admin on 6 April, 2009 - 18:23
Visit The Impact Trust The Impact Trust

The Impact Trust and the Impact Centre for Learning and Development, is committed to helping transform the lives of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders.

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Louise Kelly has a very special way with music

Submitted by Guest on 28 March, 2009 - 10:38
Visit Louise Kelly has a very special way with music Louise Kelly has a very special way with music

"Louise Kelly is a music therapy teacher who works with pupils with special needs at Scoil Iosagain.". [source: Derry Jounal, 20th March 2009]

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