Research Study
Exploring Emotional Tears in Adulthood. Shane McNutt, is a Master’s student at the University of Strathclyde, and he is currently conducting research for his dissertation, which explores how Autistic adults experience emotional tears.
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Applications for a Special Class or Special School for 2026/2027 brought forward to October 1st 2025.
The Department of Education and the National Council for Special Education (NCSE) have announced that to support better forward planning and to provide earlier clarity for families of children with special educational needs, the timeline by which parents are to notify the NCSE that a child requires a special class or special school place for the 2026/2027 school year should be brought forward to 1 October 2025.
Research Study
Examining differences in stress, family quality of life, and coping strategies in parents or guardians of autistic children that attend mainstream versus special schools.
Donegal Youth Service Targeted Youth Employability Support Initiative (TYESI)
The Donegal Youth Service Targeted Youth Employability Support initiative is now offering free places to young people who could benefit from guidance and training to help them take their next steps towards a fulfilling future.
Research Study
Benefits and Barriers to Exercise Participation for Autistic Post Primary Students in Ireland.
Apply Online for Domiciliary Care Allowance
You can now apply online for the Domiciliary Care Allowance via MyWelfare.
Disco Neurotico
Disco Neurotico, a neurodivergent-led dance party and chill-out experience will take place at the Dublin Dance Festival, May 21st 2025!
School Transport Scheme
Bus Éireann’s on-line application portal for the School Transport Scheme is now open. The deadline for new applications is April 25th.
Research Study
Exploring perceived social support and its impact on parents/caregivers’ resilience with a child/young person with Autism.
Research Study
Young people who are non-speaking, sometimes speaking or communicate differently and their supporters are invited to take part in a research project about using Ireland’s new capacity Act.
