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The Challenge: Gerry Duffy and Ken Whitelaw will attempt to run 32 consecutive marathons in 32 counties in just 32 days! This promises to be a truly amazing accomplishment should they be successful. Starting on Friday July 2nd 2010 they will visit the entire 32 counties running 26.2 miles each and every day.
This event is being co-ordinated and organised entirely by Irish Autism Action (Charity Number CHY 14656) and Autism NI (Charity Number XR 22944). In addition Gerry and Ken also wish to make a donation to the Irish Cancer Society (Charity Number CHY 5863).
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.
"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.
My name is Doireann O’Brien. I am a postgraduate student in the School of Education, Queens University Belfast. I am studying an MSc in Autistic Spectrum Disorders. My dissertation project will be an examination of the perception and experience of parents/siblings of people who have been diagnosed with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder. The choice for this project reflects my own experience as a sibling of a person with Autistic Spectrum Disorders and the lack of research in this important area.
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.
It is with regret that Autism NI is writing to inform you that the Autism 2010 conference will not be taking place as planned on the 25th June 2010. As a direct result of the current economic climate, Autism NI has regrettably taken the difficult decision to cancel this conference due to various external factors beyond our control.
Please accept our apology for any inconvenience caused
However, we will still be organising a number of events this year to mark our 20th anniversary and we do hope that you will continue to support our work in the future.
From: http://www.autismni.org/conference2010/index.asp
The Impartial Reporter, 23rd April, 2009
Noel Bannon, a 21-year-old Enniskillen man who has autism, has had to live across the water for the last 10 years because nowhere in Northern Ireland could meet his special needs.
Noel's parents, Geraldine and Frank would love to bring him home but are faced with virtually insurmountable obstacles.
"Noel began Daldorch School in East Ayrshire, Scotland, which is run by the National Autistic Society, in 2000 after his placement in Northern Ireland broke down and he has remained there since," said Geraldine.
Examining the Experiences and Information Needs of Parents of Children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders: Before and After the Diagnosis
On Tue, Feb 12, 2008 at 5:48 PM, Tara wrote:
Dear Parent,
The 4th Facing Autism 2009 - Ireland conference. The conference theme will be Effectively Educating for Life. The speakers will be: Gina Green, Bill Ahern, Bobby Newman, Karen Wagner, Neil Martin (all BCBA).
The conference is organised by the Queen's University Belfast, PEAT and the University of Ulster. For more information, contact: Lynsay mulcahy - PEAT, 028 9032 4882, email: info@peatni.org
Venue: Europa Hotel, Belfast
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.
World Autism Awareness Day
2 April is World Autism Awareness Day. To mark the day, and to encourage both awareness and support for people who have, or care for someone with, autism, there will be a rally on the steps of Parliament Buildings, Belfast, on 31 March.
'Stand Up for Autism' Rally Northern Ireland on the steps of Parliament Buildings, Stormont, 31 March 2009 (12.30pm - 1.30pm).
Show our MLAs the real Faces of Autism
"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
"A free, friendly and confidential UK Nationwide helpline for parents and others seeking clarification, help and advice in the bewildering world of Special Educational Needs".
Microboards N.I. Ltd is a regional voluntary organisation which assists in the establishment and support of small, individual, associations of close family members and friends, who come together to develop a support network with an individual person.
"Welcome to the home of the Standing Conference on Teacher Education North and South or SCoTENS for short.
SCoTENS has been involved in supporting a wide range of research and conference projects since it was founded in 2003. Among the North-South research projects are Together Towards Inclusion; A Toolkit for Trainers; A Preliminary Evaluation of a Teaching Package for Children with PMLD; the Irish Association for Social, Scientific and Environmental Education (IASSEE) Survey of Student Perceptions of History, Geography and Science; and a book on School Leadership in Ireland. ".
"New Horizons Partnership is a cross-border, cross-community organisation that provides services to learning disabled and other disadvantaged clients. ".
"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."
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
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]
P.E.A.T stands for Parents' Education as Autism Therapists - a parent led charity. A primary goal is to employ Behaviour Analysts to provide training and support to families living in Northern Ireland. Members can avail of training workshops, networking events, conferences and social outings.
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