DCU Autism-friendly University

How can technology support neurodiverse people in education and the workplace? Justin Dawson, Senior Tech Officer @DCUSNPCH discussed this along with @DCU being an Autism Friendly University in Connected Magazine. issuu.com/midwich123/doc…

Thinking differently about traditional stereotypes surrounding neurodevelopmental conditions & relevance to psychiatry & beyond Now open for booking - please share widely @IrishPsychiatry @StPatricks @SJOGMHealth @PSIAutismSIG @AsIAmIreland @NeurodIreland rcpsych.ac.uk/events/confere…

I’m speaking at Education Buildings Ireland 2024 held under the theme: 'Creating high-quality learning environments for all students and learners'. Join me there: invt.io/1txb1ihzo2j

We are now accepting applications for 4 full-time Autism Education PhD Scholarship positions: dcu.ie/instituteofedu… and one postdoctoral researcher position: universityvacancies.com/dublin-city-un… @DCU @DCU_Research @DCU_IoE

DCU study finds that transition programmes help Autistic people move into the world of work more successfully. The report was launched by Minister of State @AnneRabbitte TD at an event on the St Patrick's Campus. Read more 👇 launch.dcu.ie/44Hauug @gheelautism

Please join us in the @RCSI_Irl for a coffee morning being hosted by myself and my @DCU colleagues @DrSineadMcNally @lisa_keenan1 & @CiarnRamsbottom to hear about the Autism Friendly Schools Research Project on Sat 4th May between 10am & 12pm. Register at eventbrite.ie/e/886183547847…

RTE Brainstorm are reposting the report on the article @claruineill and I write about the experiences of #ActuallyAutistic teachers in Ireland. There is also a great link to an interview with Claire on Drivetime. @DCU_IoE @dcu_incl_spe @AsIAmIreland

As we approach the conclusion of #MyUniLife, we reconnect with familiar faces from previous episodes. Students prepare for their final submissions and don their cap and gown at their graduation ceremonies. Tune in every Friday at 8pm on @RTEOne or @RTEplayer. @IUAofficial

Isabelle, we share your hopes, but could not have expressed them as well as you just have. We hope you feel heard.

Looking forward to presenting a rationale for using creative and embodied approaches in participatory autism research tomorrow @esai24 in Maynooth. Hope to see some new and familiar faces!

🌍 #WorldAutismAwarenessDay 🌍 NCI is proud to be accredited as an Autism Friendly Higher Education Institution by @asiamireland. One way we support students and staff is by offering a Sensory Room which is a safe and quiet space to de-stress when feeling overwhelmed.

In honour of #WorldAutismDay, @DCU and @insight_centre is proud to showcase the initiatives undertaken by Smart DCU to create an autism-friendly campus environment. Read here: insight-centre.org/insight-smart-… @AsIAmIreland @DCUautism

No mention of course of Occupational Therapy in the article, but if you want to learn more about interoception in everyday life, and how you can begin to understand and regulate it, Kelly Mahler is the the go to OT kelly-mahler.com

Are you a parent or a guardian? 'Parent & Guardian Information Evenings' will be held over the coming months. Each session will cover: applying to University via CAO/PLC, how DCU supports your student and DCU undergrad courses, plus campus tours. Register: launch.dcu.ie/ParentGuardian…

#PeerMentoring for Neuro divergent students. Our next speakers in #PeerForum24 will talk about a collaboration between staff and students in London School of Economics. Jenny Stowar and Anna Baker.

Dr Orla McDonagh, the Dean of the faculty of Arts and Humanities, speaking about diversity and intersectionality in Peer Assisted Learning and how Peer Supports empowers the voice of the student and creates safe spaces that foster student growth #PeerForum24

fantastic to see this article on Interoception from the Beeb. Its really relevant to a lot of the people I work with, and like many things, we don't know what is going on other people's bodies, making it hard to understand if what we experience is typical bbc.com/future/article…

A number of resources were identified during the Autism Acceptance Festival last week. These resources, along with the recordings of each event, can be accessed on our website: bit.ly/43jN25l @AsIAmIreland @DCU @DCUautism @atusligo_ie @cctcollege @DkIT_ie @NCAD_Dublin

There's an estimated 2.5 million undiagnosed neurodivergent adults in the UK & many face mental health and employment challenges. @BlandineFrench & team are gathering evidence to show policymakers why they need to fund more diagnostic services. autistica.org.uk/our-research/r…