45-99yrs

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.

"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.

IS A MICROBOARD FOR YOU?

Are you or a family member unsatisfied with the current level of service you are receiving?
Would you like more control over the people who come and in and out of your life?

Do you feel like you would like more choice in your day to day lifestyle?

"The Rehab Group is an independent, not-for-profit organisation which provides training, employment, health and social care and commercial services for some 56,000 people each year in Ireland, the UK, the Netherlands and Poland. .. The people who currently use our services include young people and adults with physical, sensory and intellectual disabilities, people with mental health difficulties, people with autism and people with an acquired brain injury.".

"Camphill was established to work with people who were mentally handicapped - and this is still its principal role today. From the outset, the intention was to do this work not as a 'job' in the usual sense of the word, but as a way of life. Our Communities are formed of groups of people, some with special needs or disability, some more able, who live, work and learn together, in an atmosphere of mutual respect.".

"IASE (Irish Association of Supported Employment) is a national voluntary organisation which was established in February 1994 with the aim of promoting and developing supported employment through out Ireland.".

"The Carers Association is Ireland's national voluntary organisation for and of family carers in the home. Family carers provide high levels of care to a range of people including frail older people, people with severe disabilities, the terminally ill and children with special needs.".

"Auties.org is an Aspie & Autie friendly site for all people on the Autistic Spectrum who are ready to dare reach out to occupation and employment, open the doors to the community and market their abilities directly to the public and for those interested in supporting these pioneers."

A Danish IT consultancy is using the special skills of people with autism to improve the quality of its software testing.

"Did you know that close to one percent of the population meet the characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?

Did you know that most people with ASD do not get the necessary support because of lack of ASD knowledge?

Did you know that the business community realises a growing need for specialists?

Did you know that people with ASD are natural born specialists?"

Website as guide for parents, professionals and people with Asperger's Syndrome and their partners with issues related to Asperger's Syndrome, resources, resource papers Tony has authored, related topics and presentation schedule.

Vyrnwy Academy is a residential learning facility for young adults (18+) with learning difficulties, including Autism and ASD. "We are committed to promoting independent living, through our three year programme, in a friendly, fun and welcoming environment. We give ourselves the title of 'Academy' as we wish to portray and maintain that Vyrnwy Academy is first and foremost a learning environment."

Their contact details are as follows:

Address; Vyrnwy Academy Ltd., Vyrnwy House, Oswestry Road, Llansantffraid, Powys, SY22 6AU.
Telephone; 0044 1691 829112

"Our mission is to offer support to the family members of adult individuals affected with Asperger's Syndrome. Our goal is to educate the public to the existence of Asperger's Syndrome in the ADULT population and to bring awareness of this neurological disorder and its ramifications on the "whole" family to the medical communities who are directly or indirectly involved. Another key aspect to our work is to give the families a measure of reassurance so they can validate their concerns and frustrations as concrete issues rather than simple "family problems". The goals of FAAAS are as follows:

Now Project Mission is "to provide high quality training and support to enable people with learning disabilities to get the job they want and keep it."

Introduction and brief history of the Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD).

Eric Chen discovered he was an adult aspergers autistic in 2001. He succeeded in connecting with his emotions & instincts, making contact with Humanity.

So much was wrong - never made sense - then I found Aspergers! Then found self, my autism core/ heart. It is who I am, I love that. [Alyson Bradley, NZ]

Advice on Treatment of Autism from a biological and medical perspective from experienced practioners including Temple Grandin and Dr Bernard Rimland.