
The Shine centre
The Irish Progressive Association For Autism
About shine
The Shine Centre is a registered charity and not for profit company based in Co Cork Ireland. At Shine we provide services and support to autistic children and we are committed to giving every child the opportunity to reach their full potential. We also support and empower parents with practical advice, knowledge and information during that journey.
Courses & Training

2
Art Therapy Programme
Groups For:
13 -16 year olds​​
Starts: 06th March, 2026
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Venue: The Shine Centre
Time: 4.45 pm - 5.45pm
Duration: 6 weeks
​Cost: €120 per child
Art therapy is a form of psychotherapy that uses creative expression to help people explore thoughts and feelings.
No artistic skill is needed.
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3
Speech & Language Presentation
For Parents of Children
5 years or younger
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When: 25th March, 2026
Where: The Shine Centre (P43 E392)
Time: 6pm - 8pm
Cost: € 0
SLTs share knowledge & tips on supporting your child’s communication.
Places are free but we kindly ask that if you book that you commit to attending.​​​​​​​
2025 In Numbers
15K
Early
Intervention Hours
867
Child & Family Support Cases
308
Training Programme
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