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The Red Door School

Open the door to people living with autism

Happy New Year - and Thank You

We were delighted to host a number of fundraising events over Christmas, and we want to thank everyone who took part and contributed funds to The Red Door. Check out all of our fund-raising news here. We want to take this opportunity to thank everyone and wish everyone a Happy New Year for 2012.

And we're kicking off our 2012 events with our annual Table Quiz . . .

Principal Post : Applications invited

The Red Door School has advertised for the post of Principal. Closing date for receipt of applications is 31st January 2012. Click here for further details.

Training Workshop : Dr. Peter Gerhardt

“Approaching adolescence - the development of essential pivotal skills"

Saturday 14th January 2012, 2:00 – 5:00pm

Cost: €25.00 per person

This workshop offers a special opportunity to parents and staff who deal with older children and young adults with autism. Places are limited and are available on a first-come basis. Reserve your place by emailing your booking to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or telephone (01) 663 7532. Click here for more details.

Autism: An Introduction

What 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".

The Science of Applied Behaviour Analysis

What 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 : Jan 2012

	Principal post and SNA/Tutor post vacancies.
	Special Training Workshop by Dr. Peter Gerhardt, 14th Jan 2012
	Galway Autism Conference: 12th & 13th Jan 2012 here
	Latest Fund-Raising News - includes Christmas and upcoming events.
	Recent newspaper and TV media items on autism
	Steve Jobs: We all owe you a huge debt, thank you.
	A new member of Global Autism Collaboration network