tellmeaboutasdDec 2, 20202 minHealth insuranceUnfortunately, the disability system in Ireland is a shambles. Waiting lists are years long and often jobs are left vacant for months. Mo...
tellmeaboutasdDec 2, 20204 minEntitlementsDCA - Domiciliary Care Allowance Who is entitled to it? This is a payment made to a young person, under 16, with a disability, who has ca...
tellmeaboutasdDec 2, 20203 minSchool settingsAs you’ve heard 100 times before, every person with autism is different and their needs and abilities are also different. Below I will gi...
tellmeaboutasdDec 2, 20201 minCommon abbreviationsASD - Autism Spectrum Disorder DX- Diagnosis PECS - Picture Exchange Communication System ADOS - Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule D...
tellmeaboutasdDec 2, 20202 minMost common flags for AutismMost parents begin to notice differences around 18 months. Some times before and also often after. For us, Autism wouldnt have even appea...
tellmeaboutasdDec 2, 20201 minWhat is ASD?ASD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, is a developmental disorder. The most common areas somebody with ASD might struggle are social interacti...
tellmeaboutasdDec 2, 20201 minSo, what now?In the years since my son has been diagnosed, and the countless other parents I’ve spoken to, I’ve realised that when you receive your ch...