The Irish Progressive
Association for Autism - (IPAA)
Welcome to SHINE, the website of the Irish Progressive
Association for Autism & Shine Centre for Autism. We hope
that you will find this site both informative and interesting
as we try to give you an insight into the world of Autism. SHINE
and the IPAA are committed to supporting and working with families
to overcome the challenges that autism brings them. We will continue
to work to bring the issues that face the autistic community
to the fore as we all strive to improve the outcome for our children
and our families.
The underlying message of SHINE is to "brighten
the future" and by working together we can give our children
the opportunity to grow and develop to their full potential.
The purpose of this site is to assist you so please feel free
to ask
usfor information that you need or any questions
you may have. We also welcome any comments
or suggestions you may have on how you feel
we can improve this website
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People Attend The Quinn Healthcare Autism Jigsaw Seminar
Donal Clancy - General Manager
Quinn-healthcare opens the Autism Jigsaw Seminar
Over 700 people attended the recent
Autism Jigsaw Seminar sponsored by Quinn-healthcare at the
Maryborough Hotel in Cork. People traveled from across the
country to attend this unique and groundbreaking event and
proves that the appetite for information and knowledge about
ASD is enormous. Parents, Teachers, Carers, Professionals and
Service Providers were present to hear presentations from a
wide and varied range of speakers including Penney Kershaw
the author of the ASD Handbook and Dr. Ken Kerr one of Ireland's
leading Behavioural Management Specialists.
We would very much welcome your comments on the
format/venue and any other suggestions that you may have for
the Autism Jigsaw next year in 2012.
Many People Who Attended The Autism
Jigsaw Were Unable To Purchase A Copy Of The ASD Workbook
By Penney Kershaw As We Sold Out On The First Day.
We Have Another 20 Copies On Sale For €17.95
+P&P.
Please Contact Us To Purchase
A Copy (021) 4377052
About The ASD Workbook
A diagnosis of an Autism
Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can be confusing and overwhelming
for all involved, and it can be difficult for parents
to know how best to approach the subject with their
child. This easy-to-use interactive workbook gives
parents the help they need to explain ASDs to their
child and provide practical and emotional support
following diagnosis. Parents are invited to work
through each chapter with their child as they grow
older and go through adolescence, encouraging them
to talk through how the ASD affects each area of
their life, from making friends to problem-solving
to planning a career.
Keith Duffy, Dolores Madden (Hidden Hearing
Sponsors), Ian Puleston Davies, Tina Oldham (Shine Ball
Committee) & Eamon O'Donovan (Chairman Shine)
Keith
Duffy gave The Shine Centre for Autism a helping
hand to launch their Valentines
Ball taking place on Saturday 11th
of February 2012. Keith was very kindly helped by Coronation
Street star Ian Puleston-Davies to publicise the event
taking place at the Maryborough Hotel &Spa in Cork
. Tickets for the event sponsored by Hidden Hearing
are priced at €100 with all funds raised going
directly to services for children with autism at the
Shine Centre.
With our
Special Guest to be announced in the coming days following
in the footsteps of Miriam O'Callaghan, Mairead Farrell & Ciara
O'Callaghan from Fair City. Don't miss out and enjoy
a special Valentines Night at the Shine Ball 2012
Enjoy a
great night out and support the Shine Centre for Autism. Book
your tickets here:
If you would like to sponsor the Shine
Valentines Ball we would be delighted to hear from you.
If you can donate a spot prize, raffle prize or auction
item please contact us.
