Autism Friendly Clonakilty

Here's a super video we found helpful, when trying to explain #autism to #Traolach's younger brothers and wider family. @AsIAmIreland @AClonakilty #SameChance #AutismFriendly #AutismAcceptanceMonth #AmazingThings youtu.be/Ezv85LMFx2E

Wise words here / we need to lift the shame of diagnosis but we in Clonakilty have come along way in that journey thanks to the commitment of our champions, schools and followers:

@IrelandAMVMTV @AsIAmIreland Well done to all involved / great points made and food for thought for all employers

✨WORLD AUTISM MONTH✨ Alan is joined by Fiona Ferris, Deputy CEO of As I AM and Brian Irwin, who is discussing the difficulties of finding employment as an autistic person #IrlAM

@mikodwd @ScallySupervalu @AsIAmIreland @IrelandAMVMTV @SuperValuIRL @IloveClonakilty Well done to you both in a fantastic job this morning representing the needs of many #SAMECHANCE

Thanks to the Ireland AM #IrlAM crew this morning, talking to myself and #Traolach about #AutismFriendly #Clonakilty. @AClonakilty @ScallySupervalu @AsIAmIreland @IrelandAMVMTV @SuperValuIRL @IloveClonakilty

Great first segment at 0735 featuring a very eloquent young man and his dad / back on again at 0835 & 0935 for more segments.

Tune in to @IrelandAMVMTV (Virgin Media) from 0735 to see Clonakilty featured in coordination with @AsIAmIreland filming in Spillers Lane

Many autistic people dread April! “Popular” symbols, memes & posts can be offensive, even damaging. Let’s start with the blue puzzle piece. Blue is a ‘boy’ colour when autistics come in all genders. The puzzle piece is childish and we are not a puzzle! #ActuallyAutistic

@shssclon Fantastic news. Congratulations 🎉

SHSS Wins All-Ireland! sacredheartclonakilty.ie/news/2022/3/11…

The group were delighted to visit @ScallySupervalu Clonakilty Library @corkcolibrary, @AIBIreland and @WestCorkMRV.

Thanks to everyone who helped share our Clonakilty Autism Friendly Town journey. Gillian, Joan and Joy travelled from Belfast to learn from our experience. @Fi_ferris from Asiam.ie, Saoirse & Aimee @shssclon Mark @BallynoeHouse @mikodwd

@AsIAmIreland @ScallySupervalu @SuperValuIRL @BallynoeHouse @ClonTidyTowns @clongaa @Fi_ferris

The future looks bright for Autism Acceptance, especially here in Clonakilty. Saoirse and Aimee gave an inspirational presentation. Well done.

@KarenScorerOT @AutisticDoctor @SusanMadigan3 @AsIAmIreland 💯 I’m delighted to report that we will be doing just that with Clonakilty Primary Care Clinic really soon.

@AClonakilty @AutisticDoctor @SusanMadigan3 @AsIAmIreland Absolutely needs to be done on the premises with Autistic Adults - planning on auditing and making recommendations to MH wards and community premises.

*Highly recommend reading this article Klakon* Study to identify barriers to primary care access for autistic adults and possible links to poorer health consequences This article is: Community generated✅ Open access - please share widely ✅ Accessible - not too much jargon✅

@AutisticDoctor @KarenScorerOT @SusanMadigan3 We adapted an Environmental Evaluation checklist from @AsIAmIreland when we work with organisations seeking accreditation. Ideally this would be done on the premises with an autistic adult. So many amazing and insightful conversations arose during this.

@KarenScorerOT @SusanMadigan3 @AClonakilty

In 2018 I gave a talk for #GPs for @AClonakilty Did not expect it to lead to explaining at least in part, why life expectancy is reduced for #Autistic people Barriers can be insurmountable, leading to adverse outcomes #Autism understanding is key #AutisticHealthcare matters

“Adjustments for autism- specific needs are as necessary as ramps for wheelchair users” CW…adverse medical outcomes! Barriers to healthcare and self-reported adverse outcomes for autistic adults: a cross-sectional study. researchgate.net/publication/35… [accessed Feb 23 2022].

@AsIAmIreland We are so proud of every entry. It was such a tough job to pick winners!

Prize winners will be contacted soon by email. Huge thanks to Scally's SuperValu Clonakilty SuperValu Ireland and HAPPY GO LUCKY for providing our prizes.

Highly Commended Library by Áine & Luisne, Ahamilla Complex by Denis & Maggie, Public Pool by Eve, Dog Park by Emer & Ruairí and West Cork Rally by Cillian & Ciara.

Congrats to everyone who took part. We are thrilled to announce our winners. Huge thanks to @ScallySupervalu @SuperValuIRL and HAPPY GO LUCKY toy shop for providing our prizes. Prize winners will be contacted soon by email. @AsIAmIreland @clonakilty