People with Autism Can have a unique vision of the World- Galway Advertiser Feb 2018

Aisling Colreavy- GAP Coordinator- featured in the Galway Advertiser today Thursday 8th February. Aisling spoke about the struggles people have to get proper therapeutic services, the role GAP plays on our community and the valuable unique perspectives autism brings to our world . To read the article click on the picture #autism #community

HSE announces Autism Spectrum Disorder Review

The Health Service Executive ( HSE) has established a cross divisional working group to undertake a review of the level of supports and services to people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The working group will consider the operational effectiveness of existing health services responses in addressing the particular needs of those with ASD.  It will also […]

Life at GAP:A Teenage View

In April 2017 nine of Galway Autism Partnership teenage members – Jack, Bryan, Natasha, Sarah, Kira, Sean, Dylan, Nathan & Kiernan -took part in a series of workshops as part of a GAP Film Club. This film club was made possible by a generous donation by 100 Men Ireland. The young people involved had full […]

GAP NEWSLETTERS

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Travelling with Autism / Special Needs

If you are travelling this summer on holidays and have a family member on the autism spectrum or with special needs , you will probably be aware you need more preparation that most so your family member has a less stressful experience of travelling . Some preparation can may the experience less stressful . Some […]

Back to School

It’s only around the corner, back to school time.              Or for some children and families it’s the start of primary school, secondary school or a new school. Families are busy organising their children with books, uniforms etc. For families who have a child on the autism spectrum its takes a lot more preparation ,so have […]