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Sensory sensitivity is the latest addition to the diagnostic criteria used by clinicians assessing Autistics, less than a decade ago. However, Autistic people have been well aware just how prominent a characteristic this is for a lot longer, and understanding of the diversity and importance of those sensitivities is central to appreciating just how ‘being Autistic’ works on a daily basis. This session is ideal for parents, teachers, SNAs & therapists. Course length 2hrs 30mins Investment includes certificate of completion, lifetime access and presentation slides. -
Join Katie Munday (they/them) a queer Autistic researcher, writer, and trainer in a session on Autistic experiences of sexuality Topics covered: Interoception Sensory intergration Co-occuring chronic illnesses Alexithymia and communication differences Plus, they look at Autistic experiences of kink and BDSM, masturbation and sex work. This course is for anybody who is interested in learning more about Autistic sexuality. Course length: 1 hour 52 mins Receive a certificate on completion of this course! -
This session is ideal for parents and carers of Autistic children and teens. It would also be vital for helping professionals, including Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Psychologists, SENCo’s and Career Guidance Counsellors, SNAs, Teachers and other professionals working in a therapeutic, clinical or educational setting to attend. When: Tues May 2nd, 7.30-9.30pm Where: MoD Suite 1, Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney, Co.Kerry Certificate of attendance included -
This session is ideal for parents and carers of Autistic children and teens. It would also be vital for helping professionals, including Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Psychologists, SENCo’s and Career Guidance Counsellors, SNAs, Teachers and other professionals working in a therapeutic, clinical or educational setting to attend. When: Thurs July 20th, 7-9pm Where: Online -
This on-demand course is ideal for parents and carers of Autistic children and teens. It is also be vital for helping professionals, including Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Psychologists, SENCo’s and Career Guidance Counsellors, SNAs, Teachers and other professionals working in a therapeutic, clinical or educational setting. Duration: 2 hours Once you complete this on-demand course you will receive a certificate of completion. Please ensure you enter your name correctly as the name you enter will appear on your certificate. If using this course for a group training please enter the name of the organisation as only one certificate will be provided If you require additional certificates please email us and we will provide them to you. Individual certs incur an administrative fee of €5 per cert. -
This pre-recorded webinar discusses the struggles of autistic people around setting boundaries and the beliefs that can often result from that struggle, among other topics. This course is ideal for Autistic adults, families and those who work with or support us. -
6 sets of 3 traffic light communication badges. Ideal for classroom, clubs, events and clinics- even in a neuro-affirming home! Red badge says " Please don't engage with me right now" Orange badge says "I may have difficulty starting a conversation but I'm interested" Green Badge says "I'm happy to chat" -
Welcome to COTHÚ – our online program for professionals who wish to become licensed parenting course providers.
Course dates & times
Course Dates in Irish Time (GMT):
Tuesdays: 28th Jan, 4th Feb and 11th Feb from 12.30pm to 5pm with Scott Neilson
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Saturdays: 8th Mar, 15th Mar and 22nd Mar from 7.30-11.30am with MAQQI
Based outside of Ireland? Convert your time zone.
All sessions take place online on Zoom.
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Welcome to COTHÚ with Pete Wharmby– our online program for professionals who wish to become licensed parenting course providers.
Course dates & times
Course Dates in Irish / UK Time (GMT):
Tuesdays 10am to 2.30pm 2024 November 26th, Dec 3rd and 10th 2025 Jan 28th, Feb 4th and 11th ORMay 20th, 27th and June 3rdORSept 9th, 16th and 23rdBased outside of Ireland? Convert your time zone.
All sessions take place online on Zoom.
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By Scott Neilson and Laura Hellfeld
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By Scott Neilson and Laura Hellfeld
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Welcome to DAWN – our 10-day online program for professionals who support Autistic adults in a therapeutic or clinical setting
Course length
10 days over 6 months, running from 10am-5pm Irish/ UK Time each day (Feb -June 2025). Convert to your time zone.Sat 8th Feb | Sun 16th feb | Sat 1st mar| Sat 22nd mar | Sat 5th AprilCourse dates
Sat 19th April | Sun 11th May | Sat 17th May |Sun 8th June | Sat 14th June
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Where?: Zoom When?: Tuesday 10th December 7-9pm Irish Standard Time Cost: €10 Recording Included? Yes, if you can't make the webinar live you'll be sent the recording -
What are visual supports for autistic people, how might they help, and how can I make some? If you’ve ever wondered these questions (or more!) about tangible or digital items such as picture schedules, first-then displays, or step-by-step instructions for autistics of all ages, this webinar is for you! Appropriate for autistic/similar viewers as well as support people such as families, teachers, and assistants! Once you complete this on-demand course you will receive a certificate of completion. Please ensure you enter your name correctly as the name you enter will appear on your certificate. If using this course for a group training please enter the name of the organisation as only one certificate will be provided. If you require additional certificates please email us and we will provide them to you. Individual certs incur an administrative fee of €5 per cert. -
This beautiful book is the newest in our series of empowering books for Neurodivergent kids and teens. This book helps Autistic kids and teens explore their identity with positivity. “What matters most is what we think and feel about ourselves. Your relationship with yourself is the most important relationship or friendship you will ever have.” Evaleen Please note that delivery may take up to 2 weeks from date of order. -
This beautiful book is the newest in our series of empowering books for Neurodivergent kids and teens Ideal for parents or professionals working with Autistic children and teens looking for Neurodiversity- affirming ways to explore diagnoses or identity. “What matters most is what we think and feel about ourselves. Your relationship with yourself is the most important relationship or friendship you will ever have.” Evaleen
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Join Scott Neilson (he/him) in a session on Exploring Autistic Empathy! Topics Covered: Myths and outdated theories around Autistic Empathy How Autistic people express empathy Autistic-led research on Autistic Empathy This session is aimed at Autistic people, families and anyone who supports Autistic people to get a better understanding of how empathy is expressed by our community Course length: 1 hour 25mins Receive a cert on completion of this course! -
This neuro-affirming course teaches people about autism from the Autistic viewpoint with a fantastic line-up of Autistic presenters. And now it’s available online! All of our Speakers are Autistic!- Evaleen Whelton, Founder of AUsome Ireland. Opening Address
- Chris Bonnello, Autisticnotweird.com: Insights from an Autistic Teacher Melissa Murphy: “Authoring Autism”
- Frank L Ludwig: “The Necessity of Autism”
- Emma Dalmayne: “Autism ‘cures’ and the need for more intolerance”
- Kieran Rose: “An Autistic Identity”
- Eoin Stephens: “Double Vision – My experience of autism from both personal & professional perspectives”
- Panel Discussion on Neurodiversity: Stiof MacAmhalghaidh, Kieran Rose and Chen Gershuni
- Panel Discussion on Health and Mental Health
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This course explains the many functions behind stimming and what the Autistic person is communicating through their stims. Stimming is Autistic language. We communicate through movement and sounds first. Words are our second language.
This session is ideal for Autistic people themselves, but also useful for teachers, SNAs, family members, therapists and employers.
Investment includes certificate of completion, lifetime access to the course and course materials.
Course Length 2hr
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Welcome to GET KONNECTED – our online program for professionals who support Autistic kids and teens socially.
Course length
This course has 5 x 5 hours self-paced learning followed by a live 2 hour session. So you need to allocate 5-6 hours in between each live session. A total of approx 35 hours Convert to your time zone.Course dates
You will need to be available for live sessions from 7-9pm Irish/ UK Time on the following dates:
13th Feb, 27th Feb, 13th Mar, 27th Mar, 10th April as well as allocating your own time in between sessions to complete the self-paced course content. All sessions take place online on Zoom. ** If selecting a payment plan then please ensure you keep up to date with your payments. All payments must be completed before access to course is granted -
Much that gets written about Autistics focuses on description, of traits, of ‘symptoms,’ of ‘behaviours,’ of likes and dislikes, of abilities and impairments. This is akin to describing the exterior of a house while remaining oblivious to how that building functions as a home to live in. Join us to explore the How and Why behind the ways Autistic people think, feel, imagine, hope, and how that plays out in real life scenarios. This course is ideal for parents, teachers, SNAs & therapists, but would also be useful for Autistic adults Course length 2hrs 30mins Investment includes certificate of completion, lifetime access and presentation slides. -
A wonderful program for schools and clubs who are committed to promoting Neurodiversity and Inclusion with children aged 5 to 12 yrs Order now for immediate download. The book will appear in your account under "my downloads". -
We are delighted to offer our INCLUDE program 'as gaeilge'.Clár do scoileanna agus do chlubanna leis an Néara-éagsúlacht a chothú agus a chur chun cinn le páistí san aoisghrúpa 5 - 12 bliain d'aois (nó thart air sin)
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A wonderful program for schools and clubs who are committed to promoting Neurodiversity and Inclusion with children aged 5 to 12 yrs **Orders may take up to 2 weeks to arrive from the day of order presently
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Our Interoception course is delivered by Katie Kerley. Katie is an occupational therapist and Clinical Director of Horizon Therapy Services in Dundalk. She is multiply-neurodivergent (Autisitc, ADHD, and Dyspraxic) herself and is passionate about helping neurodivergent people be the best and most satisfied version of themselves through the lens of meaningful occupation. In our Interoception course we will explore this lesser known sense. Ideal for Neurodivergent people and parents/caregivers of Neurodivergent children, or anyone who is interested generally. Course Length 2hrs 30mins €30 includes access to the recording, cert and slides -
This is the first in a series of 3 social skills books designed to help kids explore how we communicate and how others communicate. It is suitable for kids aged 4 onwards. It offers ways to self advocate. Unlike most social skills books written by people who are not Autistic and do not understand Autistic communication, this book does not encourage children to mimic or copy communication which is not natural to us. Many social skills program unfortunately encourage children to mask , which in turn leads to poor mental health. This book is a celebration of our way of communicating and an introduction to non-autistic communication. It encourages positive identity and self confidence. What topics do we cover?- Worry Words
- Things to talk about
- Body Language
- Reading Facial Expressions
- Direct Speech v Indirect Speech
- My Feelings
- Mixed Messages
- Tone of Voice
- Making Friends
- Conversations
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NEW, Revamped and more neuro-affirmng than ever! The very best way to support Autistic kids socially. Support self advocacy skills, build confidence and develop your own understanding too. Unlike most social skills books written by people who are not Autistic and do not understand Autistic communication, this book does not encourage children to mimic or copy communication which is not natural to us Autistic people. This is- the best thing you can do for your Autistic child -
NEW, Revamped and more neuro-affirmng than ever! The very best way to support Autistic kids socially. Unlike most social skills books written by people who are not Autistic and do not understand Autistic communication, this book does not encourage children to mimic or copy communication which is not natural to us Autistic people. This is- the best thing you can do for your Autistic child
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This activity book is the second in a series of 3 activity books designed to help kids explore how we communicate and how others communicate. It is suitable for kids aged 6 onwards. What topics do we look at in this book?- Trying New Things
- Joining In
- Conversations
- Mixed Messages
- My Feelings
- Friendship
- Teamwork
- Vocal Volume
- Standing up for Myself
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This activity book is the second in a series of 3 activity books designed to help kids explore how we communicate and how others communicate. It is suitable for kids aged 6 onwards. What topics do we look at in this book?- Trying New Things
- Joining In
- Conversations
- Mixed Messages
- My Feelings
- Friendship
- Teamwork
- Vocal Volume
- Standing up for Myself
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NEW, Revamped and more neuro-affirming than ever! The very best way to support Autistic kids socially. Unlike most social skills books written by people who are not Autistic and do not understand Autistic communication, this book does not encourage children to mimic or copy communication which is not natural to us Autistic people. This is- the best thing you can do for your Autistic child -
NEW, Revamped and more neuro-affirming than ever! The very best way to support Autistic kids socially. Unlike most social skills books written by people who are not Autistic and do not understand Autistic communication, this book does not encourage children to mimic or copy communication which is not natural to us Autistic people. This is- the best thing you can do for your Autistic child
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This activity book is the third in a series of 3 activity books designed to help kids explore how we communicate and how others communicate. It is suitable for kids aged 8 onwards. However it is advisable to use book and 1 and 2 before moving onto this book, no matter what age your child is as they lay the foundations for book 3. What topics do we look at in this book?- Sarcasm
- Perspectives
- Persuasive language
- Inflection
- Tone
- Figurative language
- Metaphors
- Exaggerations
- Emphasis
- Joining in
- Conversations
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This activity book is the third in a series of 3 activity books designed to help kids explore how we communicate and how others communicate. It is suitable for kids aged 8 onwards. However it is advisable to use book and 1 and 2 before moving onto this book, no matter what age your child is as they lay the foundations for book 3. What topics do we look at in this book?- Sarcasm
- Perspectives
- Persuasive language
- Inflection
- Tone
- Figurative language
- Metaphors
- Exaggerations
- Emphasis
- Joining in
- Conversations
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NEW, Revamped and more neuro-affirming than ever! The very best way to support Autistic kids socially. Unlike most social skills books written by people who are not Autistic and do not understand Autistic communication, this book does not encourage children to mimic or copy communication which is not natural to us Autistic people. This is- the best thing you can do for your Autistic child
Our Clients Say
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Katie Kerley
Occupational Therapist
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