Cottage Autism Network
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Autism Studies Course in Co. Wexford Education Centre

Course Title: Autism Studies Teaching Mode: Part-Time Practicalites: One evening per week with occasional Saturdays.  Students will be given recommended reading (usually a short paper), but are free to explore beyond the set texts. Commencing September 2015 Galway: Galway Technical Institute, Fr Griffin Road, Claddagh, Dublin North: St. Pat’s, Drumcondra Dublin South: Griffith College, South Circular Road Kilkenny: School …

CAN Sensory Friendly Cinema Screening

CAN Ltd. regularly (approx. monthly) has sensory friendly cinema screenings in Omniplex, Rosslare Road Wexford.The volume is  lowered, side lights left on and children are welcome to move around in a non-judgemental environment. Admission is €3 per ticket for members and €5.50 per ticket for non- members. All are welcome to come along and enjoy …

Glossary of Terms

The following are definitions of commonly used terms you may encounter.   ADD: Attention Deficit Disorder is a term used to describe a condition where the person is experiences a persistent pattern of inattention above the levels expected for their mental and chronological age   ADHD: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a term used to …

Our Objectives

The main objects for which the Company is established are charitable purposes only, with the aim of achieving the following objectives: (a)  To raise awareness of Autism and related issues (b)  To provide information on Autism and related issues to health professionals and other interested parties. (c)  To provide a support network for carers of people with …

Applying for Domiciliary Care Allowance? Then listen up.

Domiciliary Care Allowance is a monthly payment of €309.50 from the Department of Social Protection to families who care for a child under 16 years of age in their own home. It is based on the amount of extra care and attention you give your child as opposed to a child of the same age …

How CAN came to life…

A WEXFORD based couple who have offered untold support to children with autism, are the worthy recipients of the Health and Welfare People of the Year award. Frederike Frederiks and Servaas Dodebier have dedicated their lives to giving early intervention’ to children with autism, with a view to helping them move on to main streem …