- AsIAm (Ireland’s Autism Charity)
AsIAm is Ireland’s national autism charity, providing evidence-based advice, resources and guidance for Autistic people and their families. They advocate for inclusion and the full participation of Autistic people in Irish society. www.asiam.ie - ASD Ireland
ASD Ireland is a national charity dedicated to supporting Autistic people and their families through a wide range of community-based and therapeutic services. Their work includes weekly movement groups, psychotherapy and counselling, and creative programmes such as music therapy, all designed to promote wellbeing and connection. They also offer practical supports like guidance with parking permits, an Autism ID card for use in public settings, and their renowned Autism Friendly Initiative, which helps businesses and organisations create more inclusive environments. In addition, ASD Ireland provides training, awareness and employment programmes aimed at empowering Autistic individuals and building understanding within workplaces and communities. www.asdireland.ie - Sensational Kids
Sensational Kids is a national children’s charity providing affordable therapy and intervention services for children with additional needs. They operate child development centres in Kildare, Mayo, West Cork, and Monaghan, offering speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, and play therapy.
www.sensationalkids.ie
Videos:
- National Autistic Society Amazing Things Happen. This is a 4-minute video available on YouTube about how everyone is different. It is an amazing introduction to understanding Autism, and to explaining the diagnosis to a child or their siblings:
Books:
- ‘The Awesome Autistic Go To Guide: A Practical Handbook for Autistic Teens and Tweens’ (Yenn Purkis)
- ‘Standing up for myself: A book for neurodivergent kids and teens about boundaries, personal space, consent, power play and standing up for themselves’ (Evaleen Whelton)
- ‘Different Like Me: My Book of Autism Heroes’ by Jennifer Elder
Training Courses:
The National Autistic Society (NAS) (www.autism.org.uk) also have resources and information on Autism freely available.
Parents and extended family members may wish to avail of free Parent Training courses that are provided online by Middletown Centre for Autism. Details of courses are available on their website www.middletownautism.com.