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Some News from Rainchild Network for families and individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders in the North Western part of the island of Ireland.
The www.rainchild.ie Team.
I’m a superhero. By day I parent two little boys with Autism, by night (and weekends) I don an evening gown, grab a radio mic and perform soul music in front of crowds of people. I’m lucky to have such a release, but so many autistic families aren't.
...I’m every kind of excited to announce that our Charity this year is the Autism Family Support Group, Donegal. This organization helps families by providing seminars, summer programs, and family support as well as creating Autism Awareness.
Claire O’Sullivan, Irish Examiner, Friday, August 27, 2010
PARENTS of special needs children said they face further cutbacks after the Department of Education confirmed children signed up for the free preschool year will have specialist home tuition hours cut.
A major fund-raising campaign is taking place in aid of MWB Autism Support. In late October, or early November, six people are going to take part in a tandem skydive, in the hope of raising funds for this new organisation.
The six brave people are: Dave Carrig, Michael Bryson, Kevin Daly, Ronan Clarke, Sean Crossan and Brendan Doyle.
Sponsorship cards can be found in local businesses throughout Longford, and from Dave Carrig on 085 741 2541.
MY name is Stephen and I’m a 14-year-old boy living with a sister who suffers from autism and ADHD. Life is very hard having a sister with special needs – it’s all about Lorna.
Connacht Gold Sports and Social Club are holding a Golf Classic which is taking place on Thursday 26th August 2010 to raise funds for Irish Autism Action and local Autism Groups.
Connacht Gold have issued open invite to any local Autism Groups members, individual families and/or friends of Autism in West and North West Region.
Please see attached flyer for details.
Hello, my name is Avril Carroll and I am the Head Researcher in a study which aims to uncover parents views on the process of securing primary educational placement for children with autism in Ireland. This study is being conducted in association with the Open University under the supervision of Dr. Sue Cave.
Participation in this study involves completion of an anonymous postal questionnaire which takes between 15-20 minutes and can help inform research in this neglected area.
If you would like to participate in the study and have your views heard, please email avril@autismeducationstudy.com or phone/text 087-7592131 with your name and address for an information pack.
Inclusion Ireland is co-coordinating a national protest march under the banner ‘People with Disabilities Say No More Cuts!’
People with a disability and their families and friend will meet at the Garden of Remembrance at 12pm on Wednesday 7th July, marching down O’Connell Street, before assembling outside Leinster House.
Free Family event this Sunday at Lough Key Forrest Park from 2pm - 6pm.
Donations go to Crumlin Hospital.
Make sure you bring your teddy bear for a check up or to be "fixed" on the day.
Bear Essentials www.bearessentials.ie is supporting the event with our mobile teddy bear hospital.
Looking forward to see you!!!
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Rainchild Network and Developing Ability Partnership are working together on possibility of running a number of special needs courses in Connaught region due to regular enquiries and sponsorship opportunity. We are pleased to announce the first course is the ...
First Steps in ABA
Group workshop with Dr Ken Kerr
The Clarion Hotel, Sligo, Starting Saturday June 26th 2010 for three consecutive Saturdays
Art Therapy can be defined as a form of psychotherapy that utilises a creative medium to allow an additional and alternative way for individuals to explore and understand their life experiences in a safe and therapeutic enviornment.
For the past 20 years the Cork Summer School in Art Theraphy has welcomend up to 60 participants annually, providing them with a unique opportuntity to learn about and experience the Art Therapy process.
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Teacher or tutor with relevant qualification required for July provision 2010 for 7 year old Aspergers boy. Flexible hours & dates. In Drumshanbo, County Leitrim.
Due to funding from the AIB better Ireland campaign and the co-operation of the local HSE autism services, RainChild Leitrim are delighted to offer your son or daughter free swimming lessons.
For children and teenager’s not availing of the Summer camp we are offering a block of four free one-to-one swimming lessons with a fully qualified swimming instructor, who specialises in special needs children, in Drumshanbo.
(We may be able to arrange different locations)
Due to funding from the AIB better Ireland campaign and the co-operation of the Leitrim HSE autism services, we are delighted to offer your son or daughter a place at the above activity camp.
Suitable for 8 years old to 16 years old.
The camp will run on Sunday 11nd July, Sunday 18th July and Thursday 22nd July. From 11am to 4pm.
It is located in the Lough Allen Adventure Centre, Ballinagleragh, Co Leitrim. (www.loughallenadventure.com)
Connacht Gold
Sports and Social Club
Hi all, My name is Aoife and I am a postgraduate psychology student in Trinity College. At the moment I am conducting research on the adaptation of families with a child (or children) with autism spectrum disorders, their coping resources and resilience. The project is under the supervision of Dr. Elizabeth Nixon.
We are pleased to learn that Connacht Gold has selected Irish Autism Action to be its Charity of the Year for 2010. Connacht Gold has always been very supportive of good causes in the community and this year they wish to help support local autism initiatives in the region. As part of the partnership they will make a direct financial contribution and hope it can be supplemented through staff fund-raising efforts in 2010.
Dear Members of the ASD Community,
On April 21st 2010 the third national Job Shadow Initiative hundreds of Individuals with disabilities throughout Ireland will be afforded the unique opportunity to shadow a workplace mentor (employee) as he or she goes through a normal working day at hundreds of employment sites/companies across the country.
Speaking about the initiative Minister for Labour Affairs, Dara Calleary T.D. said:-
Nicola Duffy is completing a Masters in Letterkenny Institute of Technology and have been funded by the Minister for Children and the National Children’s Strategy to conduct academic research in the area of autism and education. Nicola is currently looking for parents/guardians to partake in this research.
Leitrim County Council and the FAI are running a FREE community soccer programme in Carrick on Shannon and Manorhamilton for all special needs children.
Manorhamilton : In the sports hall (Bee Park), Saturdays, 11AM-12.30PM
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