The Irish Society for Autism was formed with the goal of creating awareness of autism and convincing the authorities that early diagnosis and specialised education would greatly enhance the quality of life for people with Autism...
Pat Matthews conferred with honorary doctorate from Trinity Monday, 13 December 2010Pat Matthews conferred with honorary doctorate from Trinity.
Pat Matthews, Executive Director of The Irish Society of Autism and Past President of the World Autism Organisation, was confered with a Doctor in Laws (LL.D) at Trinity College Dublin on Friday 10th December 2010. During a lifetime of commitment to people with Autism he has changed the ways in which people with Autism are regarded and treated in society. He has campaigned most forcefully nationally and internationally for the rights of people with autism and has pioneered a deeper understanding of Autism and...Read more...
The MRI Reward StudyWednesday, 20 October 2010The MRI Autism Reward Study is a brain imaging project that is being carried out by researchers from Trinity College Dublin in the new Centre for Advanced Medical Imaging (CAMI) at St. James's Hospital. The purpose of this study is to improve understanding of brain systems that are important for processing different types of rewards. We are looking for right handed males, aged between 12 and 25, who have a diagnosis of Autism or Asperger Syndrome, to take part in this study. Participation involved two testing sessions. The first session takes...Read more...
Rose returns for Fundraising DriveWednesday, 13 October 2010International Rose of Tralee Clare Kambamettu was back where it all began yesterday to lend her support to "Rose Week 2010", the national fundraising drive for the Irish Society for Autism.
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