Shauna Doherty is conducting a research study entitled ‘Supporting Autistic Girls in the Education System: A Grounded Theory Study’. The purpose of this study is to understand the experiences of autistic girls in the post-primary school context and to explore the supports they identify as important in enabling them to be in school and to thrive in school.
Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland (RCSI) are conducting a Community Health Needs Assessment (HNA) in partnership with, and funded by, the North East Inner City Initiative. The aim is to understand the health needs of the North East Inner City (NEIC) community, identify gaps in services, and learn what matters most to people regarding their health.
Gallen United are proud to introduce a brand new inclusive football programme in Ferbane, Co. Offaly for children and young people with additional needs including Autism, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy and more.
World Autism Awareness Day takes place every year on the 2nd of April and is a designated United Nations Day of Observance. 2026 marks the 19th year of World Autism Awareness Day.
The Minister for Social Protection Dara Calleary has launched a public consultation on the Cost of Disability. The Programme for Government commits to introducing a permanent Annual Cost of Disability Support Payment. The consultation invites submissions on the approach to this payment.
Emotions, Alexithymia and Theory of Mind. This study investigates how alexithymia, a trait characterized by difficulties in recognizing internal emotion states, relates to emotion recognition more broadly and to theory of mind (ToM), the capacity to understand the internal state of others.
The Colour of Pain: Co-designing a Colourised Version of the Wong Baker Faces Pain Scale.
Ablefest Killarney, an inclusive, sensory friendly festival taking place on Sunday, March 15th 2026 in Killarney.
