The condition that is the ‘opposite’ of autism
They’re too open and trusting, especially toward strangers There is the condition that is known as William Syndrome, which is often dubbed the “opposite” of autism. And people with this condition treat strangers as their new best friends. Now, William Syndrome (WS) is giving clues to our evolutionary past and what makes us human. It […]
2 months ago
Medical experts slam Trump’s claim that paracetamol causes autism
Trump made the controversial announcement yesterday US President Donald Trump made a controversial announcement in the Oval Office yesterday (22 September). Trump, alongside health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr, claimed that paracetamol, the main ingredient in Tylenol, ‘is no good’ and that pregnant women in particular should avoid it. He insisted: “I’ll say it. It’s […]
6 months ago
Vodafone Ireland announces autism-friendly store hours
25 stores across the country will offer the free use of a variety of sensory inputs for visitors. Vodafone Ireland has announced plans to introduce autism-friendly retail hours in a number of its stores across Ireland. The new initiative – part of a company-wide neurodiversity programme that will run across retail, employment opportunities, events and […]
6 years ago
Clonakilty is officially Ireland’s first autism-friendly town
A great example to follow. Clonakilty in County Cork has officially been named as the first autism-friendly town in Ireland. A “robust” accreditation process preceded the move, as Clonakilty put together an overall three-year town plan and a rigorous training programme for specific local elements. The town had to engage and train 25% of businesses […]
8 years ago
Ireland is about to get its first ever ‘Autism-friendly’ town
A step in the right direction. Clonakilty is aiming to become the first Autism-friendly town in the country. On Monday 2 July, Scally’s Supervalu – in collaboration with Musgrave’s, Autism advocacy organisation AsIAm and Middletown Centre for Autism – had a launch in the GAA building in Clonakilty for the town to become Ireland’s first […]
8 years ago
“This is his form of expression” – Meet the Galway man overcoming non-verbal autism to sail competitively
Diagnosed with non-verbal autism as a child, Conor Dodd probably wasn’t expected to become a competitive sailor. JOE sits down with his father hear how he defied those odds. “When Conor sails, he’s like a horse with the blinkers on. He just screens everything else out. “There could be pandemonium, but he knows his responsibility […]
8 years ago