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Aspire Ireland – Aspire is the Autism Spectrum Association of Ireland. They are a national organisation and registered charity established in 1995 to support individuals with a diagnosis of Asperger Syndrome, a type of Autism on the Autism Spectrum.
AsIAm – AsIAm is an Irish Autism charity. They provide evidence-based advice, resources, and guidance to the public.
AHEAD – AHEAD is an independent non-profit organisation working with and for disabled people to shape inclusive and empowering environments in tertiary education and employment.
Ausome Training – an organisation committed to fostering understanding, breaking down barriers, and empowering Autistic individuals to thrive in a world that values and respects their unique strengths and contributions
Ask Autienelle: Emotions – Ask Autienelle is a blog written by an autistic adult that provides autistic-centered daily coping skills.

Could it be Aspergers? – Professor Tony Attwood lectures on the defining characteristics of ‘Aspies’ – people with Asperger’s Syndrome – how these change from early childhood to adulthood & vary by gender.
Aspergers/Autism in Girls – Professor Tony Attwood lecture on Asperger Syndrome in Females and Autism Spectrum Disorder in Females

Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew – Link to the website of the bestselling Book/Audiobook by Ellen Notbohm.
1001 Great Ideas for Teaching & Raising Children with Autism Or Asperger’s – Award-winning publication containing over 1800 try-it-now tips, eye-opening perspectives, and time-saving strategies from authors Ellen Notbohm & Veronica Zysk.
Looking After Your Autistic Self – 2023 Publication by Niamh Garvey, that provides tips and tricks designed to reduce sensory and emotional stress and look after your autistic self.
Unmasking Autism: The Power of Embracing Our Hidden Neurodiversity – Insights into undiagnonsed autism by author and psychologist Dr Devon Price.
Strong Female Character – 2023 book by Scottish author and comedian, Fern Brady, providing her personal insights into her ‘masked’ autism.
Dirty Laundry – Why Adults with ADHD are So Ashamed and what We Can Do to Help – 2023 publication by Richard Pink & Roxanne Emery providing an unfiltered look into the chaos of real life with ADHD.
Scattered Minds – The Origins and Healing of Attention Deficit Disorder – Gabor Maté is a physician who specializes in neurology, psychiatry and psychology – and himself has ADD. His book, Scattered Minds. explodes the myth of attention deficit disorder as genetically based – and offers real hope and advice for children and adults who live with the condition.