60 Second Science: Sleep quality of parents of autistic children.
This video discusses a recent study conducted by Dr Gail Alvares which looks at how sleep problems may not only affect an autistic child...
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- Mar 28
- 1 min
World Autism Acceptance Week
World Autism Acceptance Week began yesterday! To celebrate this week we're discussing the importance of social inclusion!...
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- Mar 8
- 1 min
International Women's Day
Happy International Women's day! Two Autistic Irish Women share their experiences in this interesting article....
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- Jan 13
- 1 min
Financial Supports available for People with Autism
Further information can be found at the links provided: Disability Allowance: https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/social_welfare/social...
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- Dec 14, 2022
- 1 min
Telehealth Assessments
Initial Autism Assessments done by GEMMA are completed remotely. This eliminates travel for parents and allows them to participate from...
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- Dec 12, 2022
- 1 min
What is the GEMMA Study?
GEMMA stands for Genome, Environment, Microbiome, and Metabolome in Autism. We are a part of an international EU project investigating...
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- Nov 7, 2022
- 1 min
Recruiting New Participants!
The GEMMA study is now administering 6 monthly autism assessments to participants when they are aged 1-3 years. You will know as early as...
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- Nov 2, 2022
- 1 min
Impact of fireworks on Assistance dogs
Fireworks are fun, but they can also be hugely disruptive to Autism Assistance Dogs. Check out this article by Irish guide dogs to find...
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- Nov 2, 2022
- 1 min
World Mental Health Day!
Happy World Mental Health Day! We all need help with our mental health at times, so please note these important resources for mental...
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- Oct 31, 2022
- 2 min
Preparing for Halloween
Halloween is an exciting holiday for kids, but it may be challenging for autistic children. As spooky season approaches here are a few...
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- Oct 16, 2022
- 1 min
World Animal Day
In honour of World Animal Day, we would like to celebrate Autism Assistance dogs. Autism assistance dogs are an anchor of safety for...
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- Oct 16, 2022
- 1 min
International Music Day
Here at ICAN, we celebrated International Music Day on October 1st. Music therapy can help autistic children develop and practice social...
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- Oct 16, 2022
- 1 min
Comorbidities
Research shows that 70% of autistic children and adolescents have one or more comorbid conditions. Through ground-breaking research,...
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- Sep 29, 2022
- 1 min
Association between gastro-intestinal symptoms & co-morbidities in children with Angelman Syndrome
Lay Summary People with Angelman Syndrome tend to have a very happy disposition. However, they also tend to have severe intellectual...
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- Sep 29, 2022
- 1 min
Biomarkers
Biomarkers for early diagnosis of autism. There are currently no known autism defining biomarkers, therefore a diagnosis of autism relies...
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- Sep 29, 2022
- 1 min
What does G.E.M.M.A stand for?
G.E.M.M.A stands for Genome, Enviroment, Microbiome, and Metabolome in Autism. To find out what each of these terms means head over to...
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- Sep 29, 2022
- 1 min
International Friendship Day
Happy International Friendship Day! Recently we posted a celebration of International friendship day to our social media. Undoubtedly...
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- Sep 29, 2022
- 1 min
Interesting study linking sleep and behavioural problems in children with autism to GI issues.
Lay Summary: This study examined how frequently emotional and mood problems occur for autistic individuals who also have other health...
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- Sep 28, 2022
- 1 min
Relationship Between Sleep Quality, Social Functioning, & Behaviour Problems in Children with Autism
Lay Summary: Because poor sleep quality affects over 40% of autistic children, it was important to understand what effect this may have....
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