Autism

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Two Cork special schools to join pilot project to get therapists 
Two Cork special schools to join pilot project to get therapists 
St Killian’s in Mayfield in Cork City, and the East Cork Community Special School, Carrigtwohill are joining the second in-school therapies pilot project from January

Thu, 07 Nov, 2024

Boy playing with the interactive board
Cork parents concerned about impact of proposed code of conduct on students with autism
One parent at Carrigaline Community Special School said the code 'includes behaviours which are in fact not ‘challenging’ at all. They are behaviours where children are self-regulating, stimming.'

Tue, 05 Nov, 2024

Funding secured for private therapists in St Killian's special school
Funding secured for private therapists in St Killian's special school
€40,000 will cover the cost of therapists until the end of December, at which point the school is expected to be included in a pilot project

Wed, 09 Oct, 2024

Facing a lot wait for your child's autism assessment? Expert advice for supporting them - and yourself - in the meantime
Secondary schools must 'step up' when it comes to children with autism, says Taoiseach
Figures from the Office of the Children’s Ombudsman detailed that there were still 126 children without a school place as of September 2

Fri, 20 Sep, 2024

'Before celebrating the wonderful child you have, you mourn the one you don't'
'Before celebrating the wonderful child you have, you mourn the one you don't'
Being a parent of an autistic child means having to fight for everything, being let down by our lack of support, and continuing the fight

Thu, 19 Sep, 2024

St Killian's Special School in Cork may be added to therapy pilot project
St Killian's Special School in Cork may be added to therapy pilot project
Principal welcomes news that 10 schools will be selected for inclusion but warns: 'All children in special schools need therapeutic intervention'

Thu, 19 Sep, 2024

No special needs education facilities for more than 160 autistic children, court hears
No special needs education facilities for more than 160 autistic children, court hears
Parents of six autistic children given leave to apply for orders to receive proper education 

Fri, 13 Sep, 2024

Taoiseach: Autism strategy about quick delivery and accountability
Taoiseach: Autism strategy about quick delivery and accountability
The strategy aims to address bespoke challenges and barriers for autistic people and to improve understanding and accommodation of autism in society and across the public system

Mon, 26 Aug, 2024

Autism campaigner Cara Darmody to continue street vigil outside Dáil 
Autism campaigner Cara Darmody to continue street vigil outside Dáil 
Cara Darmody made the promise after meeting Simon Harris on Monday, saying the Taoiseach could not commit to a key demand she made when they last met in June

Mon, 26 Aug, 2024

Cara Darmody set to meet Taoiseach for update on better autism services
Cara Darmody set to meet Taoiseach for update on better autism services
Ms Darmody said: “I do not know exactly what the Taoiseach is going to tell me later on today. But I am very hopeful that it will be good news"

Mon, 26 Aug, 2024

'Without this open there are no other places' Cobh families stage protest as pre-school service pulled
'Without this open there are no other places' Cobh families stage protest as pre-school service pulled
It is understood 54 children and their families have been affected by the closure of Cobh Family Resource Centre

Tue, 30 Jul, 2024

Man who sued claiming he missed out on autism specific education settles case for €125k
Man who sued claiming he missed out on autism specific education settles case for €125k
It was claimed there was an alleged failure to diagnose complainant's condition either adequately or in a timely manner and an alleged failure to provide an autism specific educational service

Mon, 29 Jul, 2024

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Autism may be associated with altered gut microbiome in children – study
Experts say that although the findings are novel, they are very exciting because a new way of diagnosing the condition could help address the “massive backlog” in people waiting to be seen

Tue, 16 Jul, 2024

Parents resign from disability service steering group over issues with strategy
Parents resign from disability service steering group over issues with strategy
One campaigner, Rebecca O'Riordan, said: 'We realised quickly that a seat at the table is not the same thing as a voice, and we consistently lowered our expectation'

Tue, 16 Jul, 2024

You SHALL go to the ball! Cork mum is organising a debs ball tailored for autistic people 
You SHALL go to the ball! Cork mum is organising a debs ball tailored for autistic people 
Some aspects of traditional graduation balls — such as bright lights and loud noises — can be intimidating for autistic people, so one family, helped by AsIAm, has set up The Gold Tie Debs

Sun, 07 Jul, 2024

'If anybody thinks I’m tired, they are very wrong': Cara Darmody to continue protest
'If anybody thinks I’m tired, they are very wrong': Cara Darmody to continue protest
Motivating her is a deeply held conviction inspired by how her 12-year-old brother Neil was failed by the HSE, writes Neil Michael

Sat, 22 Jun, 2024

Cara Darmody's parents claim HSE is giving family preferential treatment
Cara Darmody's parents claim HSE is giving family preferential treatment
Mark Darmody said their family is being given preferential treatment by the HSE because of his daughter's high-profile protest

Thu, 20 Jun, 2024

Schoolgirl Cara Darmody should be enjoying childhood rather than advocating for better autism services, Dáil told
Schoolgirl Cara Darmody should be enjoying childhood rather than advocating for better autism services, Dáil told
Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns said action must be taken to tackle waiting lists for children with disabilities

Wed, 19 Jun, 2024

Tipperary schoolgirl Cara Darmody starts Dáil protest over autism services
Tipperary schoolgirl Cara Darmody starts Dáil protest over autism services
'Not enough is being done and I am politely asking them to step up and do more, much more'

Tue, 18 Jun, 2024

Mental heath referrals
Parents of autistic children left 'invalidated, unheard and patronised' by Camhs, report finds 
New report says families experience difficulty at every stage of the Camhs process, from referral to discharge, with access to the service generally only being granted once a child had become critically unwell

Thu, 13 Jun, 2024

Schoolgirl autism campaigner to mount protest outside the Dáil
Schoolgirl autism campaigner to mount protest outside the Dáil
Cara Darmody is campaigning for faster needs assessments and quicker access to services

Wed, 12 Jun, 2024

'Rampant misinformation' marred bid to battle measles, says Health Minister
'Rampant misinformation' marred bid to battle measles, says Health Minister
Almost a fifth of males aged 18 to 19 are 'non-immune' according to official documents

Thu, 06 Jun, 2024

Joe Biden
S Terry Prone: Hold your tongue and give those with a stutter a chance to catch up
If you do not have a stammer, and are conversing with someone who does, stifle your interventive instincts: Shut up and let them speak

Mon, 03 Jun, 2024

EU Election Podcast: Luke Ming Flanagan diagnosed with autism after years of 'utter hell' trying to get help for daughter
EU Election Podcast: Luke Ming Flanagan diagnosed with autism after years of 'utter hell' trying to get help for daughter
The MEP and former TD said that he 'almost lost his mind' when his daughter was diagnosed

 Listen | Wed, 29 May, 2024

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Looking after a child with autism in Ireland is a constant fight for support
Looking after a child with autism in Ireland is a constant fight for support
Why do parents and educators have to fight tooth-and-nail for the promised State services for their disabled children? It’s time for the HSE to be pressured into doing what it is claiming to do, writes David O'Mahony.

Thu, 23 May, 2024

Therapy Session for Teens Close Up
'Extra €50m needed to combat youth mental health crisis'
Oireachtas committee says mental wellbeing of children has 'plummeted'

Fri, 17 May, 2024

Four Courts Building on the river Liffey in Dublin Ireland
Families of children with special needs resolve actions against school over abuse allegations
It is alleged that the SNA and teacher at the school regularly shouted in the children's faces, grabbed them by the neck and chin, pushed them into sensory rooms by themselves, and forced the children to complete works while very distressed

Wed, 08 May, 2024

Autism and disability advocates named Cork Persons of the Month
Autism and disability advocates named Cork Persons of the Month
Their names will now go forward with the other monthly winners for possible selection as Cork Person of the Year 2024

Tue, 07 May, 2024

Mental health crisis among autism community, conference to hear
Mental health crisis among autism community, conference to hear
Minding Autistic Minds is bringing together autistic people from across Ireland

Wed, 24 Apr, 2024

'All children deserve a place at the table': Families welcome plan to make Dublin autism-friendly 
'All children deserve a place at the table': Families welcome plan to make Dublin autism-friendly 
Ireland soccer star James McClean was guest of honour at an autism awareness event in Dublin yesterday and his presence is a reminder the condition affects adults too, writes AlisonO’Reilly

Wed, 17 Apr, 2024

School stock
Principal hits out at Department for not trusting schools on their pupils' special education needs
An Educate Together National School principal in Carrigaline, Co Cork, says hours are likely to be cut for her pupils under the new Special Education Teaching allocation model

Tue, 09 Apr, 2024

'It really helps to know': MEP Luke 'Ming' Flanagan reveals autism diagnosis
'It really helps to know': MEP Luke 'Ming' Flanagan reveals autism diagnosis
Taking to X on World Autism Awareness Day, Mr Flanagan said he "always kinda knew"

Tue, 02 Apr, 2024

Report shows over a third of people with autism suffered discrimination in past year
Report shows over a third of people with autism suffered discrimination in past year
AsIAm's Same Chance Report is the most comprehensive report into autism in Ireland so far

Tue, 02 Apr, 2024

Cork TD on how son’s autism allows him to understand challenges facing other families 
Cork TD on how son’s autism allows him to understand challenges facing other families 
Cork North-West TD Michael Moynihan said his own son's autism diagnosis had given him greater insight into the challenges facing parents of children with additional needs

Mon, 04 Mar, 2024

Boy playing with the interactive board
Letters to the Editor: State is failing to support people with autism
One reader takes issue with confidentiality clauses, while another asks why there is resistance to the establishment of a transport police unit

Sat, 24 Feb, 2024

Education Feature
Thirty five per cent of disabled children endure seclusion, while 27% suffer restraint at school 
One parent claimed their son 'stripped naked multiple times due to distress' after being 'dragged across a school floor' into an autism class

Wed, 21 Feb, 2024

New ‘Fáilte' badge of honour for businesses who welcome autism assistance dogs 
New ‘Fáilte' badge of honour for businesses who welcome autism assistance dogs 
The new initiative will offer businesses a free online training course and upon completing it, they will be awarded a Fáilte Badge as a symbol of a commitment to understanding and supporting the unique needs of families with autism

Wed, 07 Feb, 2024

Four Courts Building on the river Liffey in Dublin Ireland
Five families take court action seeking probe into allegations children were abused at school
The allegations made by a now former staff member include that the children in the school's special autism unit were pulled and dragged 'countless times' by two other staff members

Mon, 29 Jan, 2024

Autism Syndrome Person
Mick Clifford: Assessment of need must amount to more than a ‘box-ticking exercise’ 
In the wake of an important High Court judgment this month, thousands of children with disabilities may have to have their educational needs reassessed

Fri, 26 Jan, 2024

My son brings meaning to my life
EMA warns of risk to babies from fathers taking epilepsy drug 
The European Medicines Agency says that children born to men prescribed medicine containing epilepsy drug valproate (Epilim), have the potential of increased risk of neurodevelopmental disorders.

Sun, 21 Jan, 2024

Second-level special classes increase by 714% in 12 years 
Second-level special classes increase by 714% in 12 years 
The number of second-level special classes increased by 714% from 2010 to 2022, primarily due to a 905% increase in classes for autism, according to the National Council for Special Education (NCSE).

Wed, 17 Jan, 2024

Pensive child looking through a window
Camhs support withdrawn once a child's autism diagnosis is disclosed, committee told
Hannah Ni Ghiolla Mhairtin of advocacy group Families for Reform of Camhs said it is 'mind-boggling' that children with autism and suicidal ideation were being turned away from Camhs

Wed, 17 Jan, 2024

The problem of getting used to school for a child who has just started primary school.
Colman Noctor: Critical need for autistic children to build friendships 
"Many children and young people I see report strong feelings of loneliness and disconnection. They tell me about feeling ‘different’, ‘misunderstood’ and ‘alone’."

Tue, 31 Oct, 2023

Tots to Teens: Plenty fun and learning this midterm
Tots to Teens: Plenty fun and learning this midterm
Hiking for BUMBLEance; neurodivergent social clubs; books and fun at Cork City Libraries

Tue, 31 Oct, 2023

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