The
mission of
aspire - The Asperger Syndrome Association of Ireland, is to support people with Asperger Syndrome (AS)
to lead full and independent
lives.
aspire
was established by a small number of parents in 1995 to provide support
for those with the syndrome and their families, and to encourage and
undertake research into the condition.
What
is Asperger Syndrome?
Asperger
Syndrome a pervasive developmental
disorder at the high functioning end of the Autistic Spectrum.
Individuals with the syndrome can experience significant difficulties
with social interaction, communication and flexible thinking.
People
with the syndrome can be characterised by their impairments in social
situations as well as having stereotyped patterns of behaviour and
obsessional interests.
Many
people with the syndrome have average intelligence or above but lack
social and communication skills as well as the ability to empathise and
relate to others. It has been suggested that the root of these issues
lies with an inability to read emotions in others and to understand
their own feelings.
However, with the proper support and early intervention, people with AS can lead full and
productive lives.
Many famous people such as W.B. Yeats, Albert
Einstein and Isaac Newton are said to have been affected by AS. In
Ireland it is estimated that several thousand people have the syndrome,
with about nine times as many men affected as women.
OUR
SERVICES
Over the years, aspire has developed support, education and training
services for those affected by AS and their families. Full details of all our
services and activities can be found by visiting the Menu Links above or
by downloading our information leaflet for a quick overview.
aspire Information Leaflet
In
order to expand the goals of the organisation, aspire has successfully completed
work on an ambitious three year Development Plan for 2007-2010.
This plan related to the creation and provision of new services to be
offered by aspire, the improvement and further development of existing ones
and a focus on research and awareness creation. Work is currently in
progress towards the production of a new three year Development Plan for
the period 2010 - 2013.
aspire
2007-2010 Strategic Plan - Full
aspire encourages people to become members of the Association to support us and
to avail of many of our services. We also need your help in realising
our objectives. Please visit the Fundraising section listed in the Menu
Links above to find out what you, your friends or your
organisation can do.
The Aspire Management
Structure/Committee
A voluntary committee elected every year at our Annual General Meetings, meet regularly
to manage the Association. aspire is a
registered charity (CHY 11438) and a limited company (incorporation no.
231996) and produces audited accounts every year.
aspire - The Asperger
Syndrome Association of Ireland, Coleraine House, Carmichael Centre,
Coleraine Street, Dublin 7, Ireland.
Helpline
Officer:
Tel:
01 878 0027
Email:
admin@aspireireland.ie
Family Support Officer:
Tel: 087
933 6160
Email:
familysupport@aspireireland.ie
Education
Officer:
Tel:
01 878 0029
Email:
education@aspireireland.ie
Media
and PR Officer
Email:
pr@aspireireland.ie
Web: www.aspireireland.ie
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