South Tipperary Autism Parents Support Group is a voluntary group set up in 2001 in response to the increasing number of children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder ( ASD )
South Tipperary Autism Parents Support Group, is a voluntary group of parents set up In 2001 In response to the increasing number of children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Our parents have always been the core strength of the group. Our confidential monthly meetings provide support for parents/carers to come together to broaden their knowledge and share experiences of ASD, where new members are always welcome. Our main focus is on our kids and our family's, because lets face it they are amazing. We organize many social activities throughout the year, including swimming, , day trips, festive parties, and a jam-packed August summer program. All activities are fully inclusive for the whole family, .
We hold many social activities throughout the year, including swimming, pottery, horse riding, day trips, festive parites. All activities are fully inclusive for the whole family and new members are always welcome.
We provide a wide range of information covering therapies, entitlements, sensory issues and education.
A library with a wide range of books on ASD, diet, life stories, behavior management, sensory, and much more is available on loan from the office.
We in South Tipperary Autism Support Group will continue to campaign for necessary services to be put in place and made available to all who need intervention. The availability of services varies considerably from one area to another. What the expertise of various essential therapists are generally available they are often in short supply.
Health- Diagnostic Services, support, therapies, pre-school placements, day/residential/training placements are provided by the Local Health Service Executive and the Brothers of Charity.
Home Tuition, pre-school special classroom in mainstream schools, special schools and classroom assistant are provided by the department of Education and Science.
Having a child/adult with ASD can often be very challenging, but it creates an awareness and sensitivity to the needs of other people and the rewards that their special talents can bring, as they are often gifted in music, computers, maths, and memory skills are, and cooking.
Our confidential monthly meetings provide support for parents/carers to come together to broaden their knowledge and share experiences of ASD.
We are delighted to announce that this July we are running two, one-day Lámh Module 1 training course at the Talbot Hotel in Clonmel. This course is open to everyone, however places fill up fast so booking is essential. To book please email catherine@southtippautism.ie
Please support some of our energetic parents who are participating in this years VHI women's mini marathon in Dublin on June 2nd to raise vital funds for South Tipperary Autism Parents Support Group.
Young Carers Ireland have an exciting event coming up for young carers in Clonmel age 10-17. The Mayor of Clonmel, Cllr. Richie Malloy is according a mayoral reception to young carers in the council chambers on Saturday 11th May. To register your attendance please email youngcareres@familycarers.ie
Our confidential monthly meetings provide support for parents/carers to come together to broaden their knowledge and share experiences of ASD.
Unit 6F
Gortnafleur Business Park
Clonmel, Co.Tipperary, E91 R6X2