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The Shine Centre

the Irish Progressive Association for Autism

WELCOME TO SHINE IRELAND

THE IRISH PROGRESSIVE ASSOCIATION FOR AUTISM


PARENT LIFE COACHING SERVICE AVAILABLE

Shine Ireland are pleased to introduce a new life coaching service for parents

Shine Early Learning Unit
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Learn more about the Shine ELU and meet our staff.

MISSION RESCUE KLOOG
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Join Kloog on his mission to learn some of our earth customs and social skills, so that he can repair his ship to return home.

NEW DIAGNOSIS
PRACTICAL ADVICE

Arguably the most traumatic time associated with Autism is the initial diagnosis. The period before diagnosis can be extremely stressful as you worry constantly if your child has autism. Most parents would have been on the internet checking for the signs and markers for autism and then comparing their child’s behaviours for similarities. This is useful to a point but to get a confirmed diagnosis of autism you need to get a professional assessment.

WINNERS!
CHAMBERS IRELAND CSR AWARDS 2016

We're do proud to announce that thanks to Bon Secours Hospital Cork, we won the Excellence In Community – Partnership With Charity award at this years Chambers Ireland CSR Awards!!

PREPARING FOR THE WORKPLACE

Help students to equip themselves with the tools they need to prepare for the workplace.

UNDERSTANDING AUTISM
Autism is the most common condition in a group of developmental disorders known as the Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs). Autistic disorder, sometimes called Autism or classical ASD, is the most severe form of ASD

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A Statement from our Chairman
Given the current controversy and uncertainty in the charitable sector I feel that it is important to reassure our many client families, donors and corporate supporters about the management and governance of our organisation...

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WAYS TO HELP

DONATIONS

The Shine Centre needs to raise in excess of €100,000.00 per annum to keep running.

STAGE A FUNDRAISER

The Shine Centre is a Registered Charity.


WHAT PARENTS SAY

  • “My husband and I are so grateful that our son attended Shine Early Intervention Unit for two years. Their unwavering focus and attention to his specific learning needs helped to maximise his potential in so many ways”

    Mary Flynn.

  • St Anthony’s School has been working closely with Shine for the last 7 years through their Building Blocks Programme. In that time they have provided creative and fresh ideas in the areas of behavioural, sensory and social integration to our teaching staff and our children have benefitted enormously as a result. I look forward to […]

    Flor O’Sullivan Principal, St Anthony’s BNS, Ballinlough, Cork.

  • My son entered the PALS programme in 2012 as a shy and socially awkward 12 year old. The PALS programme gave him the skills he desperately needed to operate in social situations with his peers and classmates and had a hugely positive effect on his life. He still refers back to the things he learned […]

    A O’Malley (Parent)

 

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