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Ireland's Autism Charity, working to ensure autistic people get the #SAMECHANCE. Support our work: https://t.co/xm0IfVwxM1 CHY21201
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Joined March 2012
We were delighted to recognise Abigail for her incredible act of bravery. Last November after the awful stabbings in Dublin, Abigail ran to the Rotunda Hospital to raise the alarm and seek help. (1/3)
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James McClean is a fantastic role model for young autistic people. His openness about his and his daughter's autism diagnoses empowers others to embrace their identities without fear of judgment. This year, as we celebrate our 10th birthday, his support is especially meaningful.
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A huge thank you to Cathal and of course the brilliant Dara on tonight's #LateLateShow - such an important message about why we need autism acceptance & understanding more than ever! P.S Happy Early Birthday Dara 🎉😀 #AutismMonthSayYes
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Today is World Autism Day unfortunately 90% of Autistic people say the general public does not understand enough about Autism. Our ask today is that you take the time to bridge that gap in understanding by learning more. Follow us for resources throughout the day and month.
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We are all wishing the amazing Cara the best of luck as she takes on Maths paper 1 & 2. You are amazing. Support her fundraiser here
Our daughter Cara Darmody (12) will make history by sitting the Leaving Cert maths exams tomorrow & Monday for autism & carers charities!!! It's time for the Government to end disability discrimination. @morningireland @RTERadio1 @IrelandAMVMTV @AsIAmIreland @CarersIreland
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🎉Happy World Autism Day from AsIAm!🎉. This World Autism Month we are encouraging the community to 'Say Yes to Autism Acceptance.'. Join us this World Autism Month as we host a series of free events to celebrate Autism Acceptance! #AutismMonthSayYes.
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We have launched a new website to support autistic young people beginning higher level education or resuming on-campus studies this September. The website has been funded by @Rethink_Ireland. Find out more about this resource here:
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We've developed a Resource Pack for Primary and Secondary Schools to use this April to increase acceptance and understanding of autism. The pack includes videos, worksheets, posters, and activities for your class and school. To find out more, email schools@asiam.ie.
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One in 65 now diagnosed with autism, it's not about fixing or curing, it's about accepting and understanding' #autismandme.
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"We believe we must push our understanding and inclusion of autistic people beyond the school gate and into wider society and I can't think of a better platform to advance this goal than the United Nations." - AsIAm CEO Adam Harris. Read more below!.
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The process of testing for Covid19 is likely to cause anxiety for many autistic people. Hopefully you'll never feel unwell enough to need the test, but this is a good resource for making preparations just in case!
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We in AsIAm are deeply shocked and concerned following tonight's episode of #RTEInvestigates. We have released our response statement below. #RTEInvestigates.#rtept.
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Happy World Autism Day! AsIAm is happy to announce it's World Autism Month campaign. Help the rest of the country #FlyForAutism with our paper airplane challenge!.#AutismAwareness #AutismAcceptance.
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We at AsIAm recognise the situation with #COVID19ireland means autistic people will have their daily routines drastically disrupted over the next few weeks. We've designed the following social story for children currently home from school. Stay safe, everyone!
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Did you know that 1 in 65 people in Ireland are Autistic? That means that over 800 people in the Aviva Stadium tonight are on the spectrum. Please take time tonight to learn something new about Autism.
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Neurotypical mothers to autistic children, autistic mothers to neurotypical children and autistic mothers to autistic children. You have been at the forefront of autism advocacy. We at AsIAm salute you and wish you a happy #MothersDay
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A judgment has been delivered today in the High Court concerning educational assessments under the Disability Act. The model expecting schools to do assessments for the HSE was found to be inappropriate and unlawful and in contravention of the Disability Act. (1/2).
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Nine years tomorrow, AsIAm was launched. From humble beginnings as a blog, we now have over 1000 autistic people and families availing of our group-based supports. #SameChance #AutismAcceptanceWeek
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We recently have received a number of calls in relation to products that claim to "treat" or "cure" Autism. Just to remind people - Autistic people do not need treatment or a cure. Autistic people need to be understood and accepted in communities.
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The amazing Lauren-Ann showing us that anything is possible on tonight's #LateLateShow! Such an inspiring story and a fantastic ambassador for AsIAm. #AutismMonthSayYes
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AsIAm is embarking on a journey with @irishjobsie to educate employers about the skills and abilities of autistic people. We want to create a better working world for the autistic community in Ireland. #AutisticTalent
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It’s official! Clonakilty has become Ireland’s first Autism Friendly Town. We have gone on this incredible journey with @SuperValuIrl and the people of Clonakilty to make Clonakilty a better place for the entire Autism Community to live and visit.
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Are you autistic and heading for a COVID-19 vaccine? Today we spoke with the @HSELive and they are advising people who may need a quiet space / support to call 1800 700 700 before an appointment to inform them of you / your child’s need. They can then log it on the account.
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Our CEO @AdamPHarris was awarded a Professional Excellence Award by Griffith College today in recognition of the work of AsIAm, Ireland's Autism Charity.
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We hope this response from @roinnslainte helps reassure the autistic community during this stressful time!.
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It's Days 5 of the #AsIAmChallenge already! Our action today is to Respect All Communication! Lots of great content to follow throughout the day:
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Day 4 of the #AsIAmChallenge and the action today is to Be Accepting! Stay tuned for information throughout the day
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AsIAm notes with great concern the content of the RTÉ Investigates Programme on the failures of the HSE assessment processes, which in turn have forced many families to access private services which are not statutorily regulated. Read our statement here: .
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support after the #LateLateShow has been unvelievable! thank you to everyone for their messages! #Autism&Me documentary Monday @9.35pm RTE.
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1/2 AsIAm are delighted to announce our successful bid to host the next @AutismEurope International Congress in Ireland in 2025!
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Our CEO @AdamPHarris speaking today at the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism, highlighting the importance of the Committee as a once in a generation opportunity.
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Best of luck to everyone jumping today for Autism Inclusion in Ireland!!
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Really excited to announce that we have been awarded an Impact Parnership from @SEIreland - allowing us to further scale our work and deepen our impact. Thanks to SEI for their unwavering support!
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It was with great pride and excitment that we announce today that AsIAm will be charity partner at the forthcoming Arsenal vs Chelsea International Club Championship match in the Aviva Stadium on 1st August.
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On @RTELateLateShow tonight our Deputy CEO @Fi_ferris and her daughter Katelynn are appearing along with autistic filmmaker Nicholas Ryan-Purcell, Nicole and Riley of My Boy Blue, and other members of the autism community for #WorldAutismMonth! Don't miss it! #latelate.
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Designed by Ireland's best young artists, inspired by the #alliscalm campaign - our unique, one of a kind Christmas baubles are now available for auction - with all proceeds going to AsIAm, the national autism charity. Bid on your favourite bauble here:
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Our CEO, @AdamPHarris, will join the @RTE_PrimeTime team tonight to discuss Autism Services. Tune in from 9.35PM.
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Over 1,000 members of our community walking our Same Chance Walk together to mark World Autism Day 2023 in beautiful @belmontdemesne #SameChance
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Delighted to have supported @labour in drafting their motion on a National Autism Empowerment Act. Great to hear government has accepted the motion. Speedy implementation must follow.
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AsIAm, @DownSyndromeIRL & @InclusionIre have written to the Minister of State for Special Education and Inclusion Josepha Madigan TD seeking an urgent meeting over the potential further closure of schools due to the surge in Covid-19 numbers in recent days.
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We would like to wish all students and staff, who are returning to school today, a very happy and positive return!.
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April is World Autism Month, let's come together and extend our reach into the wider community, so every day people have an opportunity to learn a little more about the invisible barriers we face and the steps they can take to give Autistic people the same chance. 💜
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We've written a Media Guide for Autism and Language for journalists and content creators to use in discussing and writing about autism in a respectful and inclusive way during World Autism Month.
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Arising from last night’s #RTEInvestigates we will be hosting a parent webinar and Q&A at 7pm on Tuesday with @GarNob to provide information and answer questions and concerns. Registration will open at 1pm.
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We are pleased to announce that we will shortly begin issuing Autism ID cards to autistic children and adults in Ireland. Read about some of the findings from our consultation on ID cards, and how we intend to facilitate ID cards in our statement:
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We at AsIAm, have absolutely condemned the ASTI (Association of Secondary Teachers, Ireland) for its advice to members to refuse to provide Individual Education Plans for students with special needs. Read more here:
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Day 9 of the #AsIAmChallenge is to Be Adaptable. Follow our pages today for small changes you can make to make a big difference!
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There have been reports published on Autism since 2001, but implementation has never followed through. Action needs to be taken. Please download our template letter and email your local representatives tonight. The letter is here:
“What we see here is a failure in terms of national planning.”. @AsIAmIreland's Adam Harris says that a crisis in disability services is down to a failure in planning which has led to “structural discrimination.”. WATCH:. @rtenews | #rtept
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We're so proud to announce "Bridge Back to School - An Autism-Friendly Learning Resource for Summer 2020". This practical tool supports Summer Provision and the return to school and is possible thanks to @SuperValuIRL! Get a free copy in store on Monday!
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A very happy birthday to our Founder and CEO @AdamPHarris! He's currently abroad this week working hard as usual towards autism acceptance, but the team back here in Ireland hope you take time to celebrate today Adam! 🥳🧦🎂.
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Happy Autism Pride Day. This day stands as an opportunity for all of us autistic people worldwide to celebrate the endless variety and potential of people on the spectrum.
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Shopping & the retail environment can be an incredibly overwhelming experience for autistic people & their families, due to crowded environments & the sensory overload. We are delighted to have partnered with Penneys to make shopping more accessible.
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Some services are simply opting out. They are saying ‘We don’t see Autistic people’. That is structural discrimination. @AdamPHarris speaking on #RTEPT tonight.
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BREAKING NEWS! We're on the One O'Clock and Nine O'Clock RTE TV News today talking about our partnership with @ScallySupervalu @SuperValuIRL to create Ireland's 1st Autism-Friendly Town in Clonakilty. Tune in!.
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Make sure to tune into the Late Late show tonight on RTÉ at 9.35! @LittlePuddins and Jack are one of the fantastic families that will be featured on tonight’s show representing AsIAm!💜 We hope your enjoying your big day out Jack 🎉 #AutismMonthSayYes
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AsIAm is pleased to announce CEO and founder .@AdamPHarris has been proposed for appointment to.@_IHREC. We are glad to see Adam bring his perspective and experience to the commission's work.
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Congratulations Sean this is amazing! Best of luck 🤞🎉.
15 year old Sean has #autism but it hasn’t stopped him from starting up his own business The Autistic Baker See @VirginMediaNews @5.30 @Rainbowclubcor2 @AsIAmIreland @AdamPHarris
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Settling in to watch tonight's @RTELateLateShow and hear from our community .#AutismMonthSayYes
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Day 7 of our #AsIAmChallenge and the action is loud and clear - WATCH YOUR LANGUAGE! Follow our 29 day challenge every day this month.
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Amazing evening at the Sparkle for Autism Ball this evening as @Riverdance announce AsIAm as their Charity Partner for 2023.
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Well done to all 3 on the sofa tonight, as @AdamPHarris said we need to move beyond awareness to really understanding Autism #latelateshow.
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Let’s move away from this charity style of employment. Hire people on the autism spectrum based on their abilities! #AsIAmConf17
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From Thursday to Saturday you can tap to donate €2 to AsIAm in @SuperValuIRL stores. Money raised will go towards our new Community Support Fund. Many thanks to @_cairde (and the cute dog in the background) who helped launch the initiative!!
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We could not be prouder of AsIAm’s Adult Support & Wellbeing Officer Jennifer, who is representing AsIAm in the final selection of the Kerry Rose! 🌹. Jen is autistic & is proud to represent the community & hopes to raise awareness of autism in women & girls!. Best of luck Jen 💜
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"It is callous to use any social group’s name so casually, when discussing a character flaw. Autistic people are bombarded with character judgements against our behaviour, from a young age. There are even autistic people who feel safer not to disclose their diagnosis.".
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Wishing our amazing team & board members a safe trip as they head off to support & contribute to the 13th Autism Europe International Congress in Krakow, Poland. #AECongress22
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Day 11 of the #AsIAmChallenge is to move beyond stereotypes! "oh you're Autistic, does that mean you can. "
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The Department of Education published circular 0002/2024 which details changes to the model for allocating Special Education Teaching (SET) hours.AsIAm – Ireland’s Autism Charity has several concerns and questions regarding the direction of this circular.
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We have arrived at Day 8 of the #AsIAmChallenge & the action is to CREATE AN ATMOSPHERE OF ACCEPTANCE
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Today we supported Leinster House as they start their journey to become an accessible parliament for Autistic visitors & employees. They are one of the first parliaments in the world to take this on and are setting an example for other public services across the country. (1/2)
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Today we are asking people to accept us "as we are". Just because someone doesn't show they are struggling doesn't mean they aren't. Try and place yourself in the shoes of an autistic person and help AsIAm remove the barriers they face daily to give us the #SameChance
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What happened yesterday goes beyond one person but shows a regrettably common attitudes that can only be changed with education and action. For more information consult our #GE2020 Election Manifesto #HealthierHappierLonger.
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Isabelle Blum from our Youth Leadership Team shares her message of hope for future generations of Autistic young people 💜
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Congratulations Cara & Best of luck with your new school! .& Best of luck with your new school! .
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🎉World Autism Day Event Invite🎉. On World Autism Day, this Friday 2nd April, we are hosting a launch of our World Autism Month Campaign "Say Yes to Autism Acceptance".
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AsIAm CEO @AdamPHarris will be on @RTE_PrimeTime from 9.35pm tonight discussing the lack of appropriate school places for autistic children. Make sure to tune in.
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AsIAm is concerned & disappointed at the use of language in this article and other @Education_Ire publications which refer to assaults in the classroom. The use of such language is distracting from the real issues - lack of support, resourcing & training.
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We are lucky to be joined by @commaficionado on Thursday for our next @SuperValuIRL webinar. As an autistic teacher, Pete has been an excellent resource to learn more about autistic people, their traits and the challenges they face. Register here.
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Happy Easter from @adampfharris! Today marks 10 years since AsIAm was launched and we're busy getting ready to celebrate this occasion next Sunday. JOIN US to celebrate the past 10 yrs and look to the next 10 and what we can achieve. Sign up here 👇
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"When the most vulnerable people in our society required the most support, their data was collected and misused to support legal action against their constitutional & statutory rights being fulfilled from the state bodies who have been positioned to protect them.” @Fi_ferris.
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Wishing everyone a very Happy #Pride! 🌈. AsIAm stand in solidarity and support every autistic individual who are members of the LGBTQI+ Community. Everyone has the right to be themselves and be proud of who they are. 💜. #Pride2022
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Our action for day 16 of the #AsIAmChallenge is to Conduct Autism Friendly Interviews. Video with the Public Appointments Service to follow at 12
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#AcceptMeAsIAm Day 25 - Employment. Meet Kevin. “If you can give a job to someone with autism it will give us the opportunity to show about our way of thinking and then great ideas will come!”
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Gillian Kearns: ABA pervasive in Ireland. Many universities have ABA courses. Growing body of research which shows scale of harms ABA can cause, also ineffective. Teaching autistic people to conform leaves them more vulnerable to abuse, by subsuming their thoughts & feelings.
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In collaboration with our friends in @SuperValuIRL we are delighted to bring you a social story / visual guide on the further #COVID19 restrictions announced last night
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We were delighted to launch @DubCityCouncil Inclusion & Integration Week this morning and are really looking forward to working with them over the coming years to work towards our shared goal of making Dublin the world's first Autism Friendly capital city.
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To help AsIAm continue to make Ireland an Autism friendly place we need your help. Please donate here: #autismandme
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Today, we've published our proposals for updating and commencing the EPSEN Act 2004. We're calling on @Education_Ire and @OireachtasNews to undertake a full review of the law so that our children's rights can be fully realised. Read more here ⬇️.
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Great piece in the @irishexaminer with AsIAm CEO Adam Harris. Adam highlights the importance of educating society and raising awareness about the many challenges autistic people face to create a more autism-inclusive Ireland.
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We are delighted to present an upcoming AsIAm Information Webinar on ‘Intersectionality and Autism’, which will be shared across our social media channels on Monday, May 10th at 2pm and will be available for all to access.
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"Nobody has the right to mock a person with a disability and think they can get away with it. Nobody has the right to make fun of somebody because of their speech, because of their stims, because of their hand gestures or the way they walk and talk.".
Mum of autistic boy hits out at 'disgusting and disgraceful' TikTok challenge
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Perhaps the strongest barrier for autistic people is sensory overload. After months at home these stressors may be more potent than usual. To illustrate this, our Youth Leadership Team has made this poster as part of our #LockdownUnlocked project.
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Adam Harris, CEO of AsIAm, Ireland’s National Autism Charity "We are deeply disturbed by the allegations of abuse in an ETB post-primary school, including allegations involving the emotional and physical abuse of Autistic and neurodivergent young people.".
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Very important piece by the @IrishTimes alongside our Deputy CEO @Fi_ferris highlighting the difficulties with delayed autism diagnosis in girls.
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