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<p>David Hickey and his mum Theresa Hickey from Frankfield in Cork. When David said he'd love to attend a graduation ball, they set about organising one tailored to autistic people, with the help of AsIAm.</p>

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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

<p>Chief executive of AsIAm, Adam Harris, said: 'This year’s report highlights the huge gaps between the aspirations that the Irish public have towards the autistic community and harsh realities that autistic people live with each and every day when engaging with all aspects of life in Ireland.'</p>

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Report shows over a third of people with autism suffered discrimination in past year

<p>The survey was completed by over 400 parents, and according to one, their child who has Asperger's syndrome, was 'rugby tackled to the floor by a female teacher' when he attempted to leave the school hall without permission during practice for a school play.</p>

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Thirty five per cent of disabled children endure seclusion, while 27% suffer restraint at school

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Gardaí and Tusla investigate allegations against school principal accused of inappropriate behaviour

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Cautious welcome for first parliamentary report into autism

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Young people being turned away from mental health services for not meeting criteria

Cara Darmody: Dearth of autism resources 'needs to be treated like a crisis, like Covid'

The 11-year-old Tipperary schoolgirl, who raises money for autism services in and around her home town and is in the media demanding HSE and government action, is fast becoming to autism what Greta Thunberg is to the environment

Fri, 05 Aug, 2022

Special education centres plan 'won't wash' as Government denies abandoning integration

Fierce reaction from disability advocates to 'stop gap' plan for children with special educational needs

Fri, 27 May, 2022

Vast majority of autistic people unemployed

The Same Chance Commitment aims encouraging businesses to help remove barriers for autistic people entering the workplace

Wed, 27 Apr, 2022

Cork singer-songwriter's debut single beats Harry Styles to Number 1 spot on charts

Kevin Walsh hopes his single, 'Embrace the World', will inspire fellow artists with autism.

Thu, 14 Apr, 2022

Shortcomings in services for people with autism laid bare before Oireachtas committee

Speakers highlighted ongoing problems with lack of services and how those services can be accessed

Thu, 04 Nov, 2021

Autism charity urges budget to address non-existent supports and funding shortfalls

Autistic people 'locked out of communities' for too long

Thu, 29 Jul, 2021

Rabbitte: Department may have compiled dossiers on up to 400 disabled children

The Disabilities Minister has told the AsIAm autism charity that as many as 400 families may have had dossiers compiled on them by the Department of Health

Thu, 01 Apr, 2021

Public health advice must guide return to school, unions warn

Arbitrary dates cannot be the deciding factor on whether it is safe for all staff and students to return to the classroom, they said, responding to the plan unveiled by the Government.

Tue, 23 Feb, 2021

Government and unions urged to re-engage for the sake of special education

Advocacy groups have written to Taoiseach Michéal Martin seeking a meeting to discuss the range of support students need

Wed, 20 Jan, 2021

INTO: Decision to reopen specialised schools 'rushed and reckless'

Teacher representatives say there has not been enough time to prepare.

Wed, 06 Jan, 2021

Tipperary GP lambasts four-year delay in services for patient with autism

Situation 'an absolute joke'

Fri, 20 Nov, 2020

Victoria White: Children with special needs should be allowed to go back to school

The lockdown has made this family prisoners of their son's misery.

Thu, 21 May, 2020

Mick Clifford Podcast: Autism campaigner Adam Harris - As he is

Adam Harris was diagnosed as being on the autism spectrum at the age of five. He spoke to Michael Clifford.

Fri, 17 Apr, 2020

Making sensory a success story in the Aviva Stadium

Sensory issues are no longer a barrier, says Helen O’Callaghan

Mon, 17 Feb, 2020

Michael Clifford: Not all of State’s children are being educated equally

Parents breaking down under the strain of ‘educational apartheid’, writes Michael Clifford.

Fri, 14 Feb, 2020

Scally's SuperValu pips Coca-Cola and Co-Op Group with international Diversity & Inclusion award

The Clonakilty supermarket has won a major international award for its autism-friendly initiatives.

Fri, 08 Nov, 2019

Fota Wildlife Park first to get autism-friendly accreditation

Fota Wildlife Park in Co Cork has become the first major visitor attraction in the country to receive an autism-friendly accreditation from AsIAm, Ireland’s national autism charity.

Sat, 31 Aug, 2019

Fota Wildlife Park becomes first autism friendly attraction in Ireland

Fota Wildlife Park in Co Cork has become the first major visitor attraction in Ireland to receive an Autism-Friendly Accreditation from AsIAm, Ireland’s National Autism Charity.

Fri, 30 Aug, 2019

Calls for introduction of safeguards to ensure reduced timetables in schools are not used inappropriately

Safeguards must be put in place around the use of reduced timetables, which are a “daily reality for many vulnerable students” that disproportionately affect the most marginalized, an Oireachtas committee has heard.

Thu, 13 Jun, 2019

Work to be done to help disabled children

Tusla, the child and family agency, has admitted there is “work yet to be completed” when it comes to comprehensive supports for children with disabilities in care after it and the HSE were criticised by the Ombudsman for Children.

Mon, 08 Apr, 2019

TUSLA admits there is 'work yet to be completed' regarding support for disabled children

The Child and Family Agency has admitted there is "work yet to be completed" when it comes to comprehensive supports for children with disabilities in care after it and the HSE were criticised by the Ombudsman for Children.

Mon, 08 Apr, 2019

Sinn Féin to put forward motion in Dáil for autism strategy

Bullying, unemployment and mental health difficulties are some of the main difficulties facing people who are autistic.

Tue, 02 Apr, 2019

VIDEO: €250k raised for three charities at Musgrave 2018 Triathlon

The 2018 Musgrave Triathlon has raised an astonishing €250,000 for three extremely worthy causes.

Wed, 29 Aug, 2018

Clonakilty to be Ireland’s first autism-friendly town

Clonakilty in West Cork is set to become Ireland’s first autism-friendly town.

Tue, 24 Jul, 2018

How supermarkets are making it easier for families with autistic children

For a child with autism a busy supermarket, with its glaring lights and background noise, can be overwhelming. Now, stores are making changes to make it easier for families, writes John Daly.

Fri, 11 May, 2018

Irish Rail phases out ‘quiet carriages’ due to mobile phone use

Irish Rail is phasing out ‘quiet carriages’ on all trains due to the “almost universal use” of mobile phones.

Sat, 27 Jan, 2018

National strategy to help people with autism ‘desperately needed’

James Reilly, the former health minister, says a national strategy to support people with autism and their families is “desperately needed”.

Thu, 18 May, 2017

Three Irish people up for JCI awards

Scientist and innovator Ciara Judge, mental health advocate Niall Breslin, and autism activist Adam Harris are in contention to be named among the world’s 10 most outstanding young people.

Wed, 10 Aug, 2016

Irish Autism Mammys consider taking support work into their own hands

Irish Autism Mammys, a group with 1,500 members is considering rolling out a nationwide plan to help affected families.

Fri, 05 Aug, 2016

Interactive exhibition allows visitors ‘experience autism’

The health minister’s brother says there is a vacuum of information around autism and a national conversation about it is needed.

Thu, 09 Jun, 2016