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‘We give children the chance to win at their own level’ 6 years ago

‘We give children the chance to win at their own level’

By  •  Kids, Life

Hundreds of families are preparing to climb Errigal mountain this Sunday in support of a unique and much-loved resource for Donegal families.

Liquid Therapy in Bundoran is a not-for-profit organisation that …
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High style to invade Inishowen at iCARE Fashion Show 6 years ago

High style to invade Inishowen at iCARE Fashion Show

The iCARE Charity Fashion Show 2017 for Autism takes place on Wednesday 22nd November in the Inishowen Gateway Hotel, doors open at 7pm, show starting at 7:30pm.

Entering its …
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How one Donegal woman was inspired to create an autism-centred children’s show 7 years ago

How one Donegal woman was inspired to create an autism-centred children’s show

Pablo explores the world through the eyes of a 5-year-old boy with autism, with a central character and cast who are all on the autism spectrum.

Grainne McGuinness is the Creative Director …
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‘Give our children with autism a chance’ 7 years ago

‘Give our children with autism a chance’

By  •  News

i.C.A.R.E. is a day and respite centre in Buncrana that supports parents of children and people with autism, but funding has all but dried up.

For mum of three Mary …
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‘We’re exhausted’ – Caring parents battle to save lifeline autism service 7 years ago

‘We’re exhausted’ – Caring parents battle to save lifeline autism service

By  •  News

Chairperson of iCARE Angela Tourish tells Donegal Woman how parents are working tirelessly to keep the centre open.

“The main issue is that the HSE are referring children to us …
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Aer Lingus launch autism-friendly safety guides 7 years ago

Aer Lingus launch autism-friendly safety guides

By  •  News

Aer Lingus has launched visual guides online to help prepare people with autism and similar conditions for air travel. The guides can be used by children and adults on the autism …
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Keep calm and visit Silent Sensory Santa 7 years ago

Keep calm and visit Silent Sensory Santa

One thing on the list for many families this Christmas is a visit to Santa’s grotto. But for children with autism and sensory processing difficulties it can become a stressful …
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