About Us

Irish Autism Action was first formed as the Irish Autism Alliance in 2001 by a group of parents who took a public stance in relation to the needs and rights of their children. Irish Autism Action (IAA) is an umbrella body currently representing parent groups across, support groups and schools for those on the autistic spectrum across Ireland.

The main function of the IAA is advocacy on the national stage and we have been successful in raising issues at ministerial levels of government since our inception. We firmly believe, however, that the real strength of our organisation is in the strength of our member groups and we actively empower our membership to achieve better in their local area.

Irish Autism Action is an organisation of parents for parents.

We all have first hand knowledge of discovering autism in our families and learning to cope with it.

Since the inception of Irish Autism Action in 2001, we have all benefitted from information sharing and campaigning collectively. The main message of this website is one of hope: you are not alone. There are lots of us out there who have experienced what you are going through and hopefully we can help and advise you.

Irish Autism Action (IAA) exists to campaign at a national level for the rights and entitlements of people with Autism. We can also help with advice across a wide range of topics. You should see us as a resource and use us accordingly.

Irish Autism Action
41 Newlands,
Mullingar,
Co. Westmeath.

Phone: 044 9331609

Mobile 086 8163067
Email: kevin@autismireland.ie

Contacts List:

National Autism Helpline, with thanks to O2

1890 818 518

The Helpline is in operation from 7pm to 10pm, Monday to Friday.

During the day you can contact our Information Officer Sarah Rennick on 01-8531572

Or email: sren@autismireland.ie

All calls and emails will be kept in the strictest confidence.

For Diagnosis And Support:

The Solas Centre

St Gabriels Parish Centre

Clontarf, Dublin

Phone 01-8531572

You can ask for Sarah Rennick, Information officer,

email: sren@autismireland.ie

or for Enquiries about Assessments, ask for Sheena

email: solas@autismireland.ie

For Website and Social Media Contributions and Enquiries:

Email: affinityautismireland@gmail.com

or Call Lisa Domican on 086 0486249

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