Fresh thinking required to solve the massive Therapy waiting lists .
The global shortage of Therapists are resulting in waiting lists for vital services or over 4/5 years and persons with ASD falling further and further behind .
Mental health and Autism
As persons with ASD get older mental illness becomes a significant issue .Indeed mental illness is more common for people with autism than the general population . Mental illness tends to present itself in people with ASD as difficulties such as Anxiety,Obsessive...
UN Convention signed as assessment waiting lists rise by 25%
After 12 years waiting the Irish Government finally ratified the UN convention on rights for people with disabilities,yet the waiting lists for assessments for children with disabilities rises by 25% .A implementation plan is required .
ABA your first step
Your first step after receiving a diagnosis of autism is to plan an intensive ABA programme for your child .
Advocate for individuals with Autism
Don’t leave them behind was create to ensure that individuals with autism are supported and given the correct interventions that will assist them in having an equal life. We will be supporting and developing legislation that promotes equal opportunity and...