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Survey for parents with children with Autism

Hello, my name is Avril Carroll and I am Head Researcher of a study which aims to uncover parents’ views regarding securing primary educational placement for children with autism in Ireland. The study is being…
I am one of 800!

Kat from Kats Life is todays guest blogger. Kat is Mum to three children, eldest (boy) 8 and two girls aged 5 and 6. The 6 year old, Gia, has Aspergers and attends mainstream school. She lives in Kilkenny, Ireland,…
Bonnie the Assistance Dog

3 weeks ago we welcomed a new arrival to our family. She's very quiet, only eats twice a day and poops when I tell her to. She's fitted into our family like she's always been here and, despite the copious amounts…
Being an Advocate.

by Blue Sky. I have three children, one is all grown up, one was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome last year and I’m still getting to grips with that. And then there’s Smiley. She is nearly 14…
Newly Diagnosed Autistic Children and their Entitlements

by Jean. When our kids are diagnosed with autism, we have a seething stew of emotions to deal with, ranging from disbelief to rage to relief (with roughly a thousand more emotional grenades in between). What we give s…
ABA Family Day Recap

My good friend Jen asked me if I'd like to do a blog on our day out in Bray at the ABA Fun Day. Well, I don't blog, I have never blogged but I have been very tempted on several ocassions to dip my toe in the bloggi…
The Truth About Special Needs Assistants

by Specialneeds Parents. A few months ago, I asked a question of five politicians: 'In light of acquired knowledge and experience, was the time now right to consider an evolved role for an SNA ( Special Needs Assis…
Weathering the Storms

Marylin is a stay at home Mum to two wonderful boys. Her youngest son was diagnosed with autism recently. She lives in Scotland and loves photography and blogging. She blogs at Pure Unadulterated Softthistle. Weather…
Instead of party favors

"Our wedding date is on 20th August 2010 in Galway. Unfortunately my Autistic nephew Sean will be unable to attend our wedding. Sean is a beautiful 13 year old boy, very tall, blonde hair, blue eyes and the happie…
Top Gear Obsession

Fellow parents of ASD children will know about all encompassing obsessions. This can be in the form of a physical tic, inanimate objects, ordering, television programmes, films and many, many others. The Boy's obses…