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15-25yrs
2 Day Workshop - “I am Special “
A Framework for Introducing Young People to their Autistic Spectrum Condition
Presented by Peter Vermeulen,
The Centre for Concrete Communication, Belgium
Explaining autism to a person with autism or asperger’s syndrome is not an easy task. This workshop on I am Special explains now to do this in a very concrete way. The hands-on experience-oriented demonstrations and exercises introduce the participants to the methods that lie at the basis of the workbook.
People with Disabilities Ireland (PWDI) with the support of Autism Spectrum Disorder Initiatives (ASDI) are hosting a one day conference...
Understanding the Changing Needs of Individuals with Autism Spectrum Conditions
Peter Vermeulen PhD (Keynote Speaker)
Co-director of the Centre for Concrete Communications a European training and education centre for ASD Gent, Belgium
The Disability Access Route to Education (DARE) is a supplementary admissions scheme which offers college places on reduced points to school leavers with disabilities. DARE has been established by a number of colleges as clear evidence shows that disability can have a negative impact on educational attainment at school and progression to higher education.
Information Sessions will be held on Saturday 22nd January 2011, 10am-2pm in following locations:
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:-
ScienceDaily (Mar. 8, 2010) — A new study suggests a trend toward developing hyperactivity among typically developing elementary-school-aged siblings of autistic preschoolers and supports the notion that mothers of young, autistic children experience more depression and stress than mothers with typically developing children.
Nua Healthcare creates 30 new jobs
Wednesday, 3rd February 2010
Specialised residential, respite and day-care providers, Nua Healthcare, today said it will create 30 new jobs in Kildare and Offaly by June of this year.
A version of this article appeared in Irish Times on December 11, 2009. BY: CIARA O'BRIEN
THE IPHONE is set to become a communication tool for children with autism, with the testing of a new application for the device.
The application is designed to be used in a similar way to the Picture Exchange Communication System (Pecs), which allows children to build sentences using a book of laminated pictures attached to a board by Velcro.
Fermanagh Herald, 2nd December 2009
It was a night of great food, fun and laughter, when a major male carers' celebration event entitled "What About Me?" was held at the Erne Dynasty Restaurant in Enniskillen recently.
The event, which was organised by local social enterprise Me Unltd, in partnership with Positive Futures and the Western Health and Social Care Trust, was well attended with over 60 male carers and their families attending.
Advocates for Personal Potential Training Services (APP) was initially established in Ballyshannon, Co Donegal in 2004 to develop a person centred approach to the social and vocational rehabilitation of people who suffered from or have experienced a breakdown in their mental health status.
An expansion of our services in 2006 to Letterkenny, Co Donegal resulted in the successful development/commencement of a programme to assist the needs of adults with aspergers using our person centred approach.
The Disability Access Route to Education (DARE) is a supplementary admissions scheme for school leavers with disabilities which operates on a reduced points basis.
DARE has been established by a number of higher education institutions as clear evidence shows that disability can have a negative impact on educational attainment at school and progression to higher education.
Flyer is attached
DARE Presentation (Jan 2010) is attached
Story and Copyright: Leitrim Observer; Story: Fiona Heavey.
On Monday, August 24 the Department of Education officially sanctioned the re-location of St Joseph's Special Needs Outreach Class into Marian College, Mohill as well as providing €60,000 of funding to modify the building for wheelchair access.
Notification of Transitional Arrangements being put in place in relation to the outcome of the review of all Special Needs Assistant posts in primary, special and post-primary schools by the National Council for Special Education
1. Introduction
Venue: Irish YouthWork Centre, 20 Dominick Street Lower, Dublin 1
WORKSHOP AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
This workshop aims to explore challenging behaviour in young
people both in terms of prevention at an organisational level and
strategies for responding to challenging behaviour when it occurs.
Morning Session:
The morning session of the workshop will focus on organisational
issues such as:
≈ Developing a strengths-based ethos which validates and
celebrates each person.
≈ Acknowledging and incentivising good behaviour.
Photo: Don Moloney/Press 22. Story Source: Irish Times, 16/7/09.
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Many parents of disabled children who are due to leave school say they will have nowhere to go as a result of health spending cuts, writes CARL O’BRIEN
BREDA PURCELL feels a gnawing sense of worry every time she thinks of her son’s future.
The Solas Centre was set up as a result of a conversation between 4 people in 2003 who identified the distinct lack of a cohesive provision of diagnostic services in Ireland. Cormac Rennick, Marc De Salvo, Servass Dobedier as founder members of IAA and parents of children with autism, and Allan Willis, Educational Psychologist, climbed Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania to raise funds for their project. Their climb was symbolic of the obstacles people with autism and their families have to climb every day.
A new group has been established in Sligo for young people 12-18 yrs who have a sibling with special needs. This group is also open to young people who are helping to care for a family member other than a sibling.
This is managed by Foroige and provides a range of developmental programmes and activities. Contact Karina for more information on 071 9146525 or email karina.herlihy@foroige.ie
C.R.I.B Youth project & Health Cafe
Rockwood Parade
Sligo
Donegal Asperger's Support Group
Asperger's is a condition related to Autism. There is a number of young people with Aspergers in County Donegal and the position is that once they reach 18 there is no statutory support for them.
This group is made up of parents and carers of people with Aspergers and as well as a group where people can share experiences. At present the group are lobbying for improved services for adults in the community.
For further information contact: Mary or Rosaleen, 074 93 85548.
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,
This booklet includes chapters on:
1. Understanding My Sibling’s Disability
2. My Perspective as a Sibling
3. Developmental Stages
4. Talking to Mom and Dad
5. Strategies for Developing Positive Relationships
6. Activities to Encourage Communication
7. Super Parent – Exit Stage Left
[Society for Treatment of ASD, Calgary, 2002: http://www.sta-ab.com ]
For more than 40 years, ARI has devoted its work to conducting research, and to disseminating the research-based information on the possible triggers of autism and on methods of diagnosing and treating autism to parents, professionals around the world.
" It’s easy to see when something’s wrong with us physically. But what about our mental health?
If people don’t even notice you’ve got a problem, they’re not going to offer to help.
Mental health is something we all have and it is something we should take steps to protect in the same way we guard our physical health.
If you can get your head in the right place then you’ve got the strength to handle anything life throws at you.".
As of 1 Jan 1970 - 01:33, this link is reporting errors. "National Learning Network is Ireland's largest non-Government training organisation with more than 50 purpose built training and employment units nationwide catering for over 4,500 students each year.
Its objective is to assist people at a disadvantage in the labour market to learn the skills they need to build lasting careers in jobs that reflect their interests and abilities.
This is achieved through a brand of training, education, employment access and enterprise development that is respected and often replicated across Europe.
"The Off We Go! books are designed to help prepare children for first experiences.
They have proven to be of benefit for children with special needs and in particular autism, as well as any young child experiencing these activities for the first time.
Written by a mum, Avril Webster for her son Stephen, who has a developmental delay including sensory integration dysfunction.".
"An innovative online community for people dealing with Asperger's Syndrome and Autism.".
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