2010 Spectrum Alliance Conference
"Common Themes: Strategies for Managing Co-occurring Conditions"
| Date | Saturday 16th October, 2010 |
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| Time | 8:30-17:00 |
| Location | Red Cow Hotel Naas Road Dublin 22 |
| Speakers | Fergus Finlay Dr. Nikos Myttas Mary Ball Dr. Carmel O’Sullivan Jo Todd Dr. David Carey Ailish Kelly |
Aspire - The Asperger Syndrome Association of Ireland
Aspire was established by a group of parents in 1995 to provide support for those with the syndrome and their families, and to encourage and undertake research into the condition. Over the years the Association has developed support, educational and training services for people affected by the syndrome and their families.
Mission
The mission of aspire - The Asperger Syndrome Association of Ireland, is to support people with Asperger Syndrome (AS) to lead full and independent lives. aspire was established by a small number of parents in 1995 to provide support for those with the syndrome and their families, and to encourage and undertake research into the condition.
Our services include
- aspire operates a Helpline to provide information and advice about Asperger Syndrome to families, adults, employers and others interested in the condition.
- aspire organises Conferences, Seminars, Courses and Workshops on a regular basis. We also offer a reduction on conference fees to members.
- aspire provides Respite Care grants for families affected by the condition, when funding is available.
- aspire has assisted in the setting up and development of support groups across Ireland to better serve people and the families of those with this condition.
- aspire regularly gives talks to schools, associated groups and parents meetings to spread awareness of the condition.
- aspire encourages, supports and undertakes research into Asperger Syndrome.
- aspire produces pamphlets, leaflets, a quarterly newsletter and runs a website which provides members with valuable data and support information on AS. We also send out regular email bulletins to our members regarding important events.
- aspire runs a residential unit and has assisted in the management of a supported employment service.
- aspire, in conjunction with Trinity College Dublin, has been running Educational Drama classes for children and adolescents (6 to 20+ years) with AS for several years to improve their social skills.
- aspire lobbies government departments and other organisations on behalf of members and we fundraise in order to maintain and expand our services.
- aspire employs a Family Support Officer whose main focus is to provide advice and support to families affected by AS and also to work with support groups around the country.
| Address | Coleraine House, Carmichael Centre, Coleraine Street, Dublin 7 | ||
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| Phone | 01 878 0029 | CHY | 11438 |
| education@aspireireland.ie | Web | www.aspireireland.ie | |
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