ASDI and Shine Ireland workshops in Cork, 13th 14th April

Workshop One: Understanding & Teaching Friendship Skills

Friday April 13th

Workshop Two: Disclosure & Increasing Self-Esteem

Friday April 14th

Workshop Presenter
Kevin Baskerville - Educationalist
Manager of the Leicestershire Autism Outreach Services UK

Kevin has been involved in the field of autism for almost 20 years, he has taught across mainstream, special and unit education environments and has also worked with adults.  

Time: 9.45am – 4.30pm
Fee € 40
per person
includes lunch

To make a booking contact
ASD Initiatives @ 042 9330252 or email  nicola.patten@asdinitiatives.ie
SHINE @ 021 4316982 or email  contact@shineireland.com

World Autism Awareness Day, Cork, April 1st

Sunday 1st April : Fools Fun Day & Egg Hunt! 


This is a Feel Good Challenge Fundraiser for P2P. 


A great family day out which will hopefully raise much needed money to keep the P2P running.

2pm Ballincollig Regional Park (beside GAA Pitch along from Aldi) 

Entry per family 10euro.Text Aine;085 7538343

Autism in the Mainstream Classroom, Workshop

Training Course

Autism In The Mainstream Classroom

A one day course entitled "Autism & The Mainstream Classroom" will take place in The Maryborough Hotel & Spa on Friday the 11th of May.

The course is aimed primarily at those involved with children with a diagnosis of ASD in mainstream classrooms, and will cover a range of topics including:

• What is Autism?
• Autism & Asperger Syndrome- what's the difference?
• Sensory Issues in the Classroom
• Classroom Guidelines and tactics
• Bullying- Why are our kids more susceptable to bullying? What can we do to help?
• Anxiety- Identifying causes and stragies for self management
• Social skills- Identifying, teaching and generalising skills

The course will commence at 9am and finish at 5pm with lunch included on the day.

Autism & The Mainstream Classroom will be presented by Laura Crowley, Director of Educational Support Services in the Shine Centre.

To book a place, please contact the Shine Centre on 021- 4377052 or alternatively email laura.crowley@shineireland.com. Places are extremely limited so early booking is advised.

Cost: €115.00 per place - Group Booking Rate Available Please Contact Us

The Care Farm, Castlemartyr

The Care Farm, Castlemartyr, is a small farm for children who have Autism Spectrum Disorders.

At the farm children engage in Animal Assisted Therapy, Horticultural activities and one on one tuition.

Through these activities the therapist helps the child to develop speech and language skills, fine and gross motor skills, social skills and academic skills.

The motive behind 'The Care Farm' is to provide an enjoyable yet educational experience for children who have ASDs.

 

The Care Farm also holds 'social skills workshops' on saturday afternoon. Children are encouraged to develop social skills and friendships through games and other activities. Children attend once a month. Groups are arranged according to age and abillity.

 

During July and August there are summer camps, with a maximum of six children per week.

Children who are in receipt of a home tuition grant may use some of this on visits to The Care Farm.

Please see the website for more details www.carefarm.ie or call Claire Owers 086 1718573

Foroige youth club, Douglas

A new Foroige youth club is currently being set up in Douglas from 12-15 year olds with ASD. It's in conjunction with the ASD team at Marian House. An information meeting will be held in Unit 6, Douglas Woolen Mills Industrial Park on Wednesday, February 22nd, at 6.30pm. Organisers are looking for parents who would be willing to volunteer a little of their time to help run the club nights.


All welcome.