New study will ask autistic children about school experiences
The study is the first of its kind Autistic children are to be asked to give their own accounts of their experiences of school in a landmark study. The motivation behind the study is that its findings will help to inform the future development of educational policy for autistic children. The study is being launched […]
3 years ago
Dad comes up with an easy way to help autistic children at parks and playgrounds
Fun for everyone. A UK dad has come up with a simple, yet brilliant idea to make parks and playgrounds more enjoyable and fun for children who are autistic. Dan Harris, whose 8-year-old son Josh is autistic and non-verbal, has been working with Peterborough City Council to help develop a special board with images and […]
4 years ago
Penneys teams up with AsIAm to introduce autism-friendly shopping in Ireland
Great news for Penneys fans. Penneys is to introduce autism-friendly shopping experiences including sensory friendly shopping hours, to its 36 stores nationwide in order to create an inclusive shopping experience for autistic people and their friends and families. The initiative has been developed in partnership with AsIAm, Ireland’s national autism charity. Every Sunday, starting from […]
5 years ago
Dublin airport praised for initiative to assist flyers with sensory or additional needs
A fantastic initiative. Dublin Airport has made great steps over the years to help accommodate those with sensory needs. A few years ago that created a sensory room at the airport, so that those with sensory sensitivity could take a break from the over whelming chaos of the airport’s lights and noises. Now they have […]
5 years ago
5 fantastic autism-friendly hotels in Ireland & Northern Ireland to visit this summer
Some fantastic spots. Travelling when your child is neurodivergent can be difficult but it really shouldn’t have to be. Being on the spectrum myself I’m always keeping an eye out for autism-friendly hotels that I can recommend to others. Over the last couple of years, I’ve seen a handful of autism-friendly hotels pop up time […]
5 years ago
Fota Wildlife Park receives Autism-Friendly Accreditation from AsIAm
Fantastic news. Cork’s beloved Fota Wildlife Park has received an Autism-Friendly Accreditation from Ireland’s national autism charity AsIAm. The new accreditation makes it the first attraction in Ireland to be deemed autism-friendly. I know several parents whose children have sensory conditions and it can be a struggle to find a day out that won’t overwhelm them. […]
7 years ago