Welcome to the
Kildare Autism Network

Providing a peer group for parents and family members to share experiences and information in a positive and supportive setting since 2015.

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We provide social outlets for young people and adults who have ASD and help to identify and link in with services and professionals in the local area who can provide appropriate supports.

We also provide workshops, information sessions, training, liaise with schools to raise awareness of ASD and assist in providing the supports that are needed for students and families.

Education & Employment Resources

Making a decision on the best educational route for your child is a difficult decision for many parents and can be overwhelming at the beginning as you navigate the system. At KAN we support many parents in this process and provide a forum for others to share their experiences, positive and negative. 

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Supports & Resources

Kildare West Wicklow Children’s Disability Network Teams

Their mission is to work in partnership with Children and Young People with disabilities, with their families, to support their development and to enable active participation in community life.

Sensational Kids

Phone Number: 045 520 900

Sensational Kids provide affordable, accessible and timely intervention services, such as occupational therapy, speech & language therapy, and play therapy. There are 4 child development centres in Ireland and one is based in Kildare Town.

CAINT

Phone Number: 045 883 084

Services provided by CAINT Speech Therapy include assessments, intervention and 1:1 individualised therapy from our speech and language therapy, occupational therapy and psychology departments. CAINT have a clinic based in Naas.

Inspire

An early Intervention Preschool for Autism Occupational Therapy and Speech and Language Therapy. They facilitate small groups that provide effective therapeutic input for your child’s needs. Including Social skills Groups, Yoga for Children, & way more.

Supports & Resources

Sensational Kids

Phone Number: 045 520 900

Sensational Kids provide affordable, accessible and timely intervention services, such as occupational therapy, speech & language therapy, and play therapy. There are 4 child development centres in Ireland and one is based in Kildare Town.

CAINT

Phone Number: 045 883 084

Services provided by CAINT Speech Therapy include assessments, intervention and 1:1 individualised therapy from our speech and language therapy, occupational therapy and psychology departments. Caint have 3 clinics in Leinster and 1 is based in Naas.

Kildare West Wicklow Children’s Disability Network Teams

Their mission is to work in partnership with Children and Young People with disabilities, with their families, to support their development and to enable active participation in community life.

Inspire

An early Intervention Preschool for Autism Occupational Therapy and Speech and Language Therapy. They facilitate small groups that provide effective therapeutic input for your child’s needs. Including Social skills Groups, Yoga for Children, & way more.

Helpful Readings & Supplies

The Kildare Autism Network has an array of helpful resources for Parents, Children and individuals with autism such as Autism-friendly books & where to shop for toys & other supplies.

Helpful Reading
1.    The Reason I Jump by Naoki Higashida

2.    Thinking in Pictures by Temple Grandin
3.    My Awesome Autism by Nikki Saunders

View our List of Helpful Reading books about Autism here

Where to Shop for Supplies
3.    www.fuddyduddy.ie

View our List of Helpful places to shop  for supplies here

Need to contact us?

Do you want to learn more about us?  We’d love to hear from you, here’s how you can get in contact with us! 

Contact Us

Ridgewood Manor, Melitta Road
Co. Kildare,

 

R51

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    14 hours ago

    The next MAFT and Asiam.ie Adult Hangout Club for autistic adults 18+ is being held on Wednesday 08MAY at Maynooth Community College 8.15-9.15pm. Booking essential. Use the Calendly link below to book:calendly.com/subscriptions-i4a/maynooth-social-hangout?month=2024-05To ensure you get notified about further dates and events, please register by emailing adultgroups@asiam.ie ... See MoreSee Less
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    The AIB community 1 million euro fund will go live for nominations on Wednesday 8th of May!Kildare Autism Network Charity No. CHY2243 would like to ask all our Members families and Supporters to please vote for us this year! If we get selected we could receive any where between €4,000 to €28,000!This would be hugely beneficial to our small all volunteer Parent led charity.With these funds we could run more much needed workshops and talks, support evening and coffee mornings to bring families together! We could also subsidise more activities in the community such as Swimming,Bowling,Jumpzone,Horseriding, Gymnastics and much more.So when link goes live please vote for us. Aib.ie/community AIB #1millionfund#AIB#community#charity #muchneededfunds#VoteForUs#aibcommunityfund#vote#everyvotecounts#small charity#bringingfamiliestogether #autism#kildareautismnetwork #local#leinster#kildare#naasball#naas#newbridge#localcharitysupport #LocalCharity ... See MoreSee Less
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    UPCOMING WEBINAR: Fostering Healthy Friendships in Adulthood30th Apr, 7-8.15pmFriendship can be an essential source of support, pleasure and companionship, but navigating friendships can be challenging or draining for many autistic people. Amanda McGuinness (Manager at AsIAm & Autistic adult) and Dr Rachel O’Connor (Clinical Psychologist) will discuss different friendship preferences between autistic and neurotypical people, experiences of trauma within friendships and how to identify healthy friendships. For people who may have experienced past friendship trauma, Amanda and Rachel will discuss how to move forward safely and comfortably in new healthy friendships.Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8eFjq_9-Q4m1bPFti2irGA#/registration ... See MoreSee Less
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    3 weeks ago

    *****SOLD OUT ***** please register on eventbrite for cancellation. Free tickets through eventbrite link .Please only avail of ticket if you can definitely attend. This event will suit Parents , Teachers SNA's and Carerswww.facebook.com/share/SpB7wREDM5kYq83v/ ... See MoreSee Less
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