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Cabra Library has a lovely sensory pod available. It is available during library opening ours as long as the room its in isn't being used for activities.

To book call 012228317 or email cabralibrary@dublincity.ie

The library also has sensory toys and of course lovely books for you to share together!

Cabra Library's sensory hour is Thursdays 5pm to 6pm and during this time the toys and sensory pod are available without booking.

https://www.dublincity.ie/library/blog/sensory-services

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Loaf in Kilmainham is a social enterprise café that supports people with autism and learning disabilities into jobs with a future.

Visiting Loaf café for a bit to eat is a great way of making a difference within your community.

https://www.loafcatering.ie/post/how-to-travel-to-loafs-cafe-in-kilmainham-from-connolly-station-in-dublin

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We're a social enterprise in Dublin that supports people with learning disabilities, autism and neurodiverse conditions into jobs with a future

Loaf Café & Bakery Belfast

Loaf Café & Bakery beside Royal Victoria Hospital Belfast. It was a derelict building previously known as the Oak Bar. Reborn as a bright yellow building, it has already become something of a local landmark. Try our famous Loaf sausage rolls with secret recipe relish, social soup, ALL DAY FRY or tempt yourself with a traybake or bun all made by our inhouse bakers. We know you're gonna love it!

The Bobbin Belfast City Hall

The Bobbin Cafe Belfast City Hall. Located in the east wing of this iconic building that has recently been redesigned with a new £1.3million visitor exhibition. The café has a local menu and is a beautiful space right in the heart of our vibrant city.

The Bobbin is a popular place for business people to meet, drop in you will never know who you will bump into. We serve a wide range of breakfast and lunch options to tourists and locals alike.

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Loaf Cafe at Kilmainham | Loaf cafe beside Kilmainham Gaol Outside Catering | Inchicore Road, Dublin, D8

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Loaf Catering a social enterprise delivering outside catering to events, offices & parties across Greater Belfast & Bangor. We support people with learning difficulties & autism into jobs. We're online with food to go, delivery service & a range of gifts with purpose from Loaf Pottery Crawfordsburn

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GAA training specifically for children with additional needs

Use of indoor hall and/or outdoor all weather pitch (both closed spaces)

Training Saturdays 12.15pm to 1.15pm

FEE: €50 annual fee (only paid after trial period so you are sure child likes to attend)

Contact Kayleigh 0858617089

Kayleighmooney23@gmail.com

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The Football for All programme is governed by the FAI and facilitates a clear pathway to cater for players with various disabilities from club to country where abilities allow. The programme will give players with disabilities from the age of 6 upwards the opportunity to get regular football training and competition through a local community club in their area.

Some of the associations and teams that are provided are Blind Football Ireland (BFI), Association of Irish Powerchair Football (AIPF), Irish Amputee Football Association (IAFA), Cerebral Palsy football, Frame football and Irish deaf football.

If you want to get your child involved in the programme, you can contact your closest club to check availability. If the club can accommodate you, register with them and go along to the sessions.

Bohemian Youth FC

Amanda Moriarty

bfcyouthsecretary@gmail.com

Finglas United

John Fox

johnfoxwfta@hotmail.com; rachel.starzy@gmail.com

Glasnevin FC Schoolboys Section

Ronan Gahan

ronan.gahan@gmail.com

Phoenix FC

Kay McKenna

kaymc08@yahoo.co.uk

Swords Celtic

Frank Kilbride

frankkilbride@me.com

Castleknock Celtic

Tony Jordan

jordant1874@gmail.com

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PARENT/GUARDIAN – CHILD BASKETBALL TRAINING SESSIONS

The new NEIC Inclusive Basketball Club is facilitated by qualified coaches from Basketball Ireland

Sessions are free to join

For children aged 8 - 12 years

All children must be accompanied to sessions by an adult.

Have fun and learn new basketball skills with your child

MONDAYS 4PM - 5PM

LARKIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE

CHAMPIONS AVE, D1

D01 WD93

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·       10+ years- Tues- 4-5:30pm

·       14+ years-  Fri-4:30-6:00pm

·       16/17+ years- Thurs- 8:00-10:00pm

A Group of Parents ( a non profit Committee) who are concerned about their special children/Adults. Their aim and hope is to provide individuals in the community with information and support around conditions under the spectrum.

They arrange workshops, day and special events for teenagers with special requirements and their carer’s, supporters and parents.

They post a lot of info on their facebook page.

Ø  They work through the idea of mindfulness, C.B.T and yoga for support of the parents, and the mind and body of their teenagers.

Ø  Facebook page Meeting Place Club/Committee

Ø  Address: 51 Glasnevin Downs, Dublin 11

Ø  Email- sandratherese@eircom.net.

Ø  Phone – 0879730003.

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As I Am - In person and online groups and activities

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As I Am - In person and online groups and activities

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As I am Child and Family Support offers a huge range of social and activity based groups online and in person.

The nearest Hangout (social group) is in Ballymun.

There are Little Fitness classes in Cabra (see sports & fitness section).

Children need to be registered with AsIAm here to access the groups

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Aspergers Anonymous is a fellowship of people with Asperger Syndrome and their families that offers free regular meetings and a program to practice social interactions, acceptance & positive thinking.

Contact

Ø  Aspergers Anonymous,
Castleknock Community Centre
Laurel Lodge, Castleknock, D15

info@aspergersanonymous.org

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Spectrum Kids Fitness organises evening classes for its participants to take part in a variety of different activities each week, with the main goals of building fitness as well as developing one’s social skills and self-confidence.

They run classes for children on the autism spectrum.

Runs 7 days a week, Monday-Friday 2-8pm and

Sat, Sun- 10am-3pm.

Spectrum is a free service.

Contact

0872568678

Facebook: Spectrum Kids Fitness

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Functional fitness programme designed for children of all ages and abilities

Head coach, Coach Mai, is a Primary school teacher who found a passion for coaching kids fitness and works in the SEN department of her school. Experienced in working with children with ASD, MGLD and behaviour difficulties

Kids classes (age 3-9) take place on Saturday at 12pm and Sunday at 11am

Preteens and teens classes (age 10 -16) are on Thursday 7pm and Saturday at 11am

They are happy to work one to one with children/young people with additional needs or in a small group by arrangement.

Contact

Head Coach Mai 0852772383.

Our Website https://crossfitsantry.com/ (book a free trial)

Instagram @crossfitsantrykids or @crossfitsantry

Email crossfitsantrykids@gmail.co

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Membership is €30 per year with €20 per additional sibling. In which each member will receive an Autism support card.

Runs weekly activities during the school term for children with Autism

Contact

Liam Rodgers Community Centre, Drynam Enterprise Park, Swords, County Dublin.

Facebook: Gravity Autism Support

info@gravityasd.ie

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Provides many outlets for parents of children with autism and also for parents who are worried about the possibility of their child having autism.

These include: support group meetings, practical workshops, family days out and coffee mornings.

Snowflakes charge a membership fee of €30 for one year or €50 for two years.

They have events like horse riding and swimming lessons(100-120 €) per term each.And have cinema club(monthly) and youth club (forthnightly) and events like sensory play messy play and music therapy.Plus monthly parent support meeting and monthly family events and seasonal events.

Contact

01 524 1544

www.beta.snowflakes.ie

info@snowflakes.ie

65 Ridgewood Close, Swords, Co. Dublin.

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Jumpzone has centres in Santry & Liffey Valley

The homepage displays the opening times and Sensory sessions

Sensory sessions are usually Thursday evenings between 6.30 and 7.00pm

Safety Video can be used to prepare children in advance

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCbcz2ecst8

Grip socks must be worn.  These can be collected in advance to try.

Discounted admission of €11.50 for sensory session

Carers go free with carers card but are welcome to jump once they adhere to the rules

www.jumpzone.ie

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Safety Video   Jump Zone Santry - Inflatable Adventure Park

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Odeon Autism Friendly Cinema Charlestown, Blanchardstown, Point Square D1

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Odeon Autism Friendly Cinema Charlestown, Blanchardstown, Point Square D1

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Odeon Autism Friendly Cinema

At our autism friendly screenings, we keep the house lights on throughout the film, Lower the audio volume, Remove the advertisements and trailers before the film, Open the cinema doors early so guests have time to get used to the surroundings

How to find autism friendly screenings

To find out about autism friendly screenings at your local cinema, simply select the 'Autism friendly' filter when looking for films and showtimes at your cinema.

Ø  https://www.odeoncinemas.ie/accessibility/autism-friendly/

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This is an initiative by Cabra Child and Family Support Network

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This is an initiative by Cabra Child and Family Support Network

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With this Padlet our disabilities sub-group hopes to provide families and professionals with information on potential activities for children with additional needs.

We are aware there are many many more inclusive mainstream activities out there, but this page intends to focus on those in the locality specifically supporting children and young people with additional needs.

Please be aware that information is correct at time of publishing only and you should contact the people running the activity to double check information posted here. All information posted here is subject to change.

Also this page is not an endorsement of any kind and serves only to inform parents/guardians of potential activities they may investigate further to see if they are appropriate for their child/young person. Parents/caregivers/guardians must take full responsibility for assessing the suitability of the activity.

If you would like to have an activity added or amended please email emily.mcelarney@tusla.ie

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Swimming  - Stewarts Sports Centre, Palmerstown

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Swimming  - Stewarts Sports Centre, Palmerstown

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Stewarts Care, Mill Lane, Palmerstown, Dublin 20

Tel: (01) 6269879 or (01) 6518160

Email: swimschool@stewartscare.ie

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Aura De Paul Swimming Pool on Navan Road, Dublin 7, has been open since 2015 and have taken every measure to develop a family-friendly leisure centre.

You will find a 20-metre pool that provides swimming lessons for adults, kids and babies. Other facilities and services are included, such as learner pool, kids’ activities and more.

Aura De Paul is an inclusive swimming pool which welcomes all people with disabilities. Swimmers linked with Avista can go to any open swim times, it cost them €5, and the carers go free.

For more information on swimming lessons you can visit their website at: https://www.auraleisure.ie/location/dublin-navan-road/ or give them at call at +353 1 8385422.

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Cabra As I Am Little Fitness group

There are two age groups 3-6 years and 7-10 years and takes place on a Wednesday from 3.15pm in the Cabra Parkside Community & Sports Complex (The Bogies), Ratoath Road, Cabra, Dublin 7

You must be registered with As I Am to participate.

You can do that here https://asiam.ie/asiam-child-and-family-support-programme/

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The Clontarf Bulls are a well established team at Clontarf Rugby. This team comprises of local boys and girls with additional needs.

The Clontarf Bulls are led by a group of coaches many of whom are active players, ex-players, teachers, special needs assistants and academics with a commitment to ensure that these players are actively engaged in rugby.

There is a 1-1 coach-player format within the team. Training kicks off from 11am – 12pm every Sunday morning during rugby season. Activities set out on the pitch by coaches and players, support skills such as running; building speed and quickness, foot-skills; placement of the feet to grab or defend the tag, space; identifying spaces to avoid attackers, and ball-skills; passing, and carrying.

For further information please contact:

Dolores O’Hagan Skelly | Email: doloresskelly@gmail.com

Intro Video:  https://youtu.be/hwgBjVGT4EM

https://www.clontarfrugby.com/rugby_team/clontarf-bulls-3/#

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Disability tag rugby is run by the IRFU and encourages the positive development of running, balance and handling skills. It is played by men, women and children of all ages and abilities. Disability tag rugby is fully inclusive and caters for a wide range of players, including wheelchair users and those with additional needs. The sport caters for those aged 6 years plus, with no upper age limit.

There are currently 19 clubs listed on their website including the following in close proximity

Coolmine Pumas (Coolmine)

Stewarts Care (St Marys College)

DLSP Eagles (De La Salle Palmerstown)

For more information and contact details for each club please visit the following website: https://www.irishrugby.ie/playing-the-game/spirit-of-rugby/disability-rugby/disability-tag/

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Autism Friendship Group

Saturdays 10am - 12pm

Age: 12 years+

Contact John: 086 600 4015

Email: autismfriendship8@gmail.com

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Parent peer support group for parents of children with ASD in Dublin 9

Social groups and events for children/young people with ASD

Gracepark Educate Together NS, Dublin 9

https://www.facebook.com/EmbraceAutismD9/

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A community based support group to offer support to parents and children with additional needs in the North Inner City.

Organised activities for children with additional needs and peer support for parents.

nicsidebyside@gmail.com

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A sports organisation for people with an intellectual disability from the age of 4 years old with no upper age limit. Currently almost 8,000 athletes from across the island of Ireland participate in 15 different sports through Special Olympics.

https://www.specialolympics.ie/local-clubs/find-a-club

There are good resources for young athletes (age 4-12) including a youTube home progrogramme here:

https://www.specialolympics.ie/sport/cant-stop-now/young-athletes-programme

Contact:

Telephone: +353 1 8912000

Email: eastern.region@specialolympics.ie

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www.cyclingireland.ie/cycling/paracycling

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Sensory Room | Dublin Airport

Travelling with Autism | Dublin Airport important flyer wristband/lanyard

Iarnród Éireann News (irishrail.ie) Quiet coach

Jam Card :Travelling on public transport with a disability or reduced mobility (citizensinformation.ie)