Opening the Door on Autism

Red Door Golf 2013Red Door Golf Classic 2013

We are hosting our 12th annual golf classic in Foxrock Golf Club on Friday, 10th May. This is a very special day - our fundraising highlight of the year. We are absolutely delighted to have the support of our friends, families and colleagues for this fun event. As usual, we have 4-ball teams playing for a range of prizes. After our evening dinner, we host a raffle for a great selection of prizes and then an auction of special items. All prizes ane contributed by friends and supporters.

We want to take this opportunity to thank all our friends and supporters for their financial contributions over the last 12 years, without which we would not be able to continue to provide our services.

If you want to make a contribution, click here. Thank you. 


Autism Awareness Accessories : Buy them here

We have a great range of autism accessories that help you be proud and say it loud. For a full list, click here.

Autism Key RingAutism Heart Pin Autism Lapel Pin Lanyard for your ID Badge Magnetic Badge

Key Ring

€7.50

Heart Lapel Pin

€5.00

Ribbon Lapel Pin

€5.00

Lanyard

€7.50

Magnetic Badge

€7.50

 

Autism: An Introduction

Autism RibbinWhat is autism?

Autism is a developmental disorder characterised by problems with social interactions, communication and repetitive and sometimes challenging behaviours. But more broadly, autism has been defined as a "genetically influenced, environmentally triggered disease of the brain and body, and is treatable".

ABAI LogoWhat is Applied Behaviour Analysis?

The science of Applied Behaviour Analysis is often referred to as ABA. Technically, it is defined as: "... the science in which procedures derived from the principles of behaviour are systematically applied to improve socially significant behaviour to a meaningful degree and to demonstrate experimentally that the procedures employed were responsible for the improvement in behaviour".

More simply, ABA makes meaningful changes in people's lives through the use of procedures that have been demonstrated to work. The goal of an ABA teaching environment is to build socially significant behaviours in a meaningful way and to a meaningful degree. Generalisation, spontaneity and fun are essential components of successful intervention. Other definitions offer similar explanations.

Latest Headlines : Spring 2013

 
Autism Bill
Autism Bill 2012: Private Members Bill here.
 Treating Autism Treating Autism - New Medical Co-morbidity Research paper 
Parent Support Group
Parent Support Group, next meeting in May 2013 
 
Autism Votes
ABA regarded as a 'medical' therapy in America 
  Mizen2Malin CycleMizen2Main Cycle, Friday, 1st - 4th August 2012
FundRaising News 

Latest Fund-Raising News - includes recent and upcoming events.

 
Press Clippings
Recent newspaper and TV media items on autism
 
HSE Reports
Recent HSE Reports