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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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1 year

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

Please Support Cara's Mount Everest Maths Challenge on https://www.idonate.ie

Cara Darmody is raising funds for Scoil Chormaic, Family Carers Ireland, AsIAm - Ireland's National Autism Charity, Ardfinnan National School. To show your support click on the link and view their...

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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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3 years

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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5 years

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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7 years

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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3 years

"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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4 years

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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3 years

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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4 years

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

AsIAm World Autism Month #FlyForAutism Campaign

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6 years

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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4 years

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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3 years

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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6 years

Day 1: Use Plain Language #AsIAmChallenge

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4 months

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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3 years

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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3 years

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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6 years

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.

Clonakilty - Ireland's First Autism Friendly Town

We are on a journey to build more inclusive communities. We have partnered with ASIAM and the community of Clonakilty to help create Ireland's First Autism F...

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3 years

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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4 years

We hope this response from @roinnslainte helps reassure the autistic community during this stressful time!

Minister For Health Clarifies 2km limit for Autistic Community

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6 years

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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1 year

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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7 years

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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2 years

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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2 years

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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6 years

Day 2: Be Patient #AsIAmChallenge

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6 years

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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6 years

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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3 years

Best of luck to everyone jumping today for Autism Inclusion in Ireland!!

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5 years

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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3 years

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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4 years

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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1 year

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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7 months

Our CEO, @AdamPHarris , will join the @RTE_PrimeTime team tonight to discuss Autism Services. Tune in from 9.35PM.

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3 years

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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5 years

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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6 years

Day #3 #AsIAmChallenge : Be Sensory Aware

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3 years

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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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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5 years

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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5 years

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:

Autism charity condemns 'shocking' ASTI advice to postpone meeting students' needs

Autism charity, AsIAm, has condemned the Association of Second Level Teachers of Ireland (ASTI) for its advice to members to refuse to provide Individual Education Plans (IEP) for students with...

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3 years

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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6 years

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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7 months

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:

RTÉ Prime Time

@RTE_PrimeTime

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“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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4 years

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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5 years

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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3 years

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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6 years

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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2 years

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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7 months

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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3 years

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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4 years

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

Eight New Commission Members Proposed for the IHREC

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7 years

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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3 years

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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3 years

Congratulations Sean this is amazing! Best of luck 🤞🎉

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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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7 years

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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4 years

"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."

Jonathan Victory: I am tired of people using autism as an insult

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1 year

Amazing evening at the Sparkle for Autism Ball this evening as @Riverdance announce AsIAm as their Charity Partner for 2023.

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2 years

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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6 years

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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3 years

Settling in to watch tonight's @RTELateLateShow and hear from our community #AutismMonthSayYes

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2 years

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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6 years

Are you doing the #AsIAmChallenge - here's day 10, reach out to us!

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3 months

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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9 months

Congratulations Cara & Best of luck with your new school! & Best of luck with your new school!

Autism campaigner Cara Darmody becomes youngest person to pass Leaving Cert maths

'Never in my wildest dreams did I think that I'd get 97%. I thought that it would be brilliant if I even got 60%'

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1 year

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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6 years

Day 11 of the #AsIAmChallenge is to move beyond stereotypes! "oh you're Autistic, does that mean you can...."

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6 years

We have arrived at Day 8 of the #AsIAmChallenge & the action is to CREATE AN ATMOSPHERE OF ACCEPTANCE

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1 year

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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7 years

'Some people dont know the easy life, I wouldnt be so ungreatful' Fiacre #autismandme

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4 years

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

Adam Harris Address Catherine Noone's Comments

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3 years

"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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2 years

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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3 years

🎉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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4 years

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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1 year

That's a wrap!! Thank you to everyone for an amazing day 💚 #AsIAmConf23 @AdamPHarris

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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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1 month

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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2 years

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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7 years

To help AsIAm continue to make Ireland an Autism friendly place we need your help. Please donate here: #autismandme

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6 years

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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4 years

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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3 years

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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5 years

#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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4 years

"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."

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Mum of autistic boy hits out at 'disgusting and disgraceful' TikTok challenge

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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."

As I Am | Ireland's Autism Charity | News

Stay updated with the latest news and our initiatives in the autism community.

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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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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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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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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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4 years

. @AdamPHarris talking to Garda College about autism friendly practice. Great to see public services taking an interest in becoming autism accessible!

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2 years

Whether you love the #LateLateToyShow or you prefer to do something else this short video will help a child or adult get ready (or not!). Happy Toy Show Day for those who love it and Happy Friday for those who might not - celebrate Christmas "As You Are"! @RTELateLateShow 🎄

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4 years

"mimicking neurotypical social norms...by camouflaging, I have been able to (mostly) successfully follow the rules of a world I don’t quite understand. This was crucial to my social survival as a child."

The invisible oppression of the autistic female

When I was in the 3rd grade, I befriended a boy who joined our class halfway through the year. He had a difficult time fitting in, to say the least, but I had always been the type of kid to embrace...

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4 years

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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@AsIAmIreland

6 years

Happy Autism Day! Our CEO @AdamPHarris writes in today's @IrishTimes about the importance of adult society becoming inclusive of autism ppl #autism #WAAD #autismacceptance

Time for an adult conversation about autism

Hard to understand Ryan Tubridy not even challenging Maeve Higgins on Late Late Show

www.irishtimes.com

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