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Information about Autism & Aspergers
Welcome to the Irish Autism Action links library. Here you will find an extensive list of links to websites on autism, Asperger syndrome and related issues from around the world.
Please note:
The resources on this website are provided for your help and information only. They are sites maintained by other groups, organisations and individuals and these links are provided in good faith. The presence of a link does not necessarily imply that IAA endorses or supports the originator(s), nor does the absence of a group imply that IAA does not support it.
IAA cannot be held responsible for any damage or loss caused by any inaccuracy or inconsistency in linked sites/pages, nor does it have any jurisdiction over the content of these resources or their accessibility. All sites are checked for autism relevance and information content prior to publication here but given the nature of ease of updating on the web, we cannot be held responsible for the quality of the information provided.
If you have found anything in any of these sites which you believe to be offensive, please contact the Web Editor, quoting the URL of the website and of the page on the IAAI website from which it was linked, and the link to the site will be reviewed. Also if there are links that you have found uselful and would like to be added to the Library please let us know.
Information:
- National Autistic Society UK
- Asperger's
Syndrome Foundation
The website of the Asperger's Syndrome Foundation, a small London-based charity committed to promoting awareness and understanding of Asperger syndrome, provides access to a wealth of information including service providers, seminars and information sheets. - The
Autism Acceptance Project
The Autism Acceptance Project works to promote acceptance of and accommodations for autistic people in society. Has blogs, resources and more. - Autism
Today
An interactive one-stop shop with the latest resources and information on autism and Asperger syndrome. - BBC
autism topic page
A section about autism with news stories, audio and video reports. - Chris
Mitchell - Asperger's syndrome advocacy and support
A Sunderland-based service Offering UK-wide services from public speaking to mentoring, that can be tailored to individual needs to raise awareness of Asperger syndrome among the wider community, providing support for individuals with the condition together their families and carers. - Coping:
A survival guide for people with Asperger syndrome
This site is a copy of the book, 'Coping: A Survival Guide for People with Asperger Syndrome' by Marc Segar. - "Take the AQ Test" (WIRED Magazine, December 2001)
Psychologist Simon Baron-Cohen and his colleagues at the Autism Research Centre, Cambridge, have created the Autism-Spectrum Quotient, or AQ, as a measure of the extent of autistic traits in adults. The test is not a means for making a diagnosis but is interesting, nevertheless. - ASPIRES
(Asperger Syndrome Partners & Individual Resources,
Encouragement & Support)
The website provides useful information for spouses and family members of adults diagnosed or suspected to be on the autism spectrum. - Autism
Awareness Campaign UK
Ivan and Charika Corea are calling for an end to the postcode lottery to access basic education, health, specialist speech therapy and respite care for parents, carers and people with autism in the UK. - Autism:
An Overview
A thorough survey of the theories and treatment of autism. - Autism
Resources
Website offering extensive links, book recommendations and other resources on autism and Asperger syndrome. - Community
and Recreation
This web page, part of the Australian website autismhelp.info, provides information about the benefits of sport and recreation for adults and children with autism. Click on 'Aquatics' at the top of the page to see useful information on swimming. - FEAT
Online Newsletter
An email service based on California-related autism and disabilities issues. Typical are updates, alerts and events of state-wide interest such as legislation and major conferences. - Living
with autism
A website created by the mother of a son with autism, which describes day-to-day life with a person with autism and how her son is progressing. - Talk
about Autism
A new autism education site developed by TreeHouse and TalkTalk. It is a place where parents, carers and professionals can learn how to choose, access and deliver the best education for children with autism. - Sensory Processing Disorder
- Also known as Sensory Integration Dysfunction. This website is an excellent resource for information on SPD.
- Aspergers Syndrome & Me - The aim of the site is to help, inform and support as many people as possible regarding the condition Asperger Syndrome.
- Autism and me A short film by award-winning young film-maker Rory Hoy, about how autism affects him.
- In my language Amanda Baggs's film about autism and communication.
- My experience with autism A presentation on autism by Temple Grandin given at the Mind Institute in America.
- Essentials for Educators Clip aimed at teachers who have not yet had training to teach children with autism.
- What you ought to know - autism Explanation of autism in everyday language, might be helpful for siblings
- Dean Beadle and Aspergers Syndrome - Dean speaks about life with Aspergers Syndrome
Video links:
Links to websites with videos about autism spectrum disorder, including those which reflect people's personal experiences of living with the condition.
Irish Discussion Groups:
Eumom - Eumom.ie, Ireland's largest pregnancy & parenting website, provides pregnant women and parents with thousands of relevant articles about trying to conceive, pregnancy, new babies, parenthood, nutrition, finance & the joys & challenges of parenting. With over 100,000 members, Eumom provides free samples, vouchers & coupons, fab competitions, special offers and buzzing online discussion forums.
Rollercoaster - has a dedicated Special Needs discussion area
Giftedkids - also has information on all aspects of gifted children, including twice exceptional (2e) children
ABA Ireland Facebook Page. The aim of this group is to act as a forum for discussion for everyone- students, tutors, parents- interested in ABA in Ireland. It will allow us to keep each other informed about interesting conferences, seminars and workshops as well as relevant news articles, documentaries etc.
ICAAN - A support group of individual members as a representative body for people on the Autistic Spectrum.
Blogs by Irish parents of children with Autism and Aspergers:
Home Tuition
Information on Home Tuition scheme is here.
The 2011/12 Home Tuition application form is here.
You can find information on your local SENO here.
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