Aspire - Autism Spectrum Association of Ireland

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* 1. Which describes you best?

I am an adult diagnosed or not diagnosed but suspect I am on the spectrum

I am a parent of a child diagnosed with AS/ASD

I am a parent of a teen diagnosed with AS/ASD

I am a parent of an adult diagnosed with AS/ASD

I am a spouse of an adult diagnosed with AS/ASD

I am a family member of an AS/ASD person

I am a professional working with AS/ASD people/families

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* 2. What County do you live in?

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* 3. What area(s) do you or the person(s) you know with AS/ASD have the most trouble with?

Creating and maintaining friendships

Socialising

Leaving the house

The classroom (any level)

Homework (any level)

Emotions

Social cues

Anxiety

Important information

Transitions

Employment

Productivity

Dating

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* 4. What AS/ASD friendly supports are available to you or your family member in your area?

Peer network

Psychological supports

Social and recreational supports

Parent support network

Career supports

Supports in education

Other (please specify)

None of the above

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* 5. What social supports would you like to have access to?

Online support group - teens

Online support group - adults

In person teen group/youth club

Spouse support group

Coffee morning / after work meetings - Parents

Activities for children, e.g. drama, music, sport

Activities for adults e.g. yoga/mindfulness, cinema, hiking

Workshops /webinars

Advice, information and signposting

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* 6. What other supports would you like to have access to? please tick only your top 5 preferences

Education

Counselling/psychotherapy

Mental health support

Life coach

Accessing supports/ assistance with appointments

Social understanding

Allowances

Money management

Family support

Pre-diagnosis

Post-diagnosis

Transition from school to college

Transition from College to the working environment

Career development

Transport

Independent living skills

General cleaning around the home

Nutrition / cooking / meal prep / recipes

Health and fitness

Hygiene

Safety (fire/electrical/power outage/keeping safe in the community)

Using technology

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* 7. If you are a teen/adult of employment age, what is your current employment status?

Unemployed

Employed (part-time)

Employed (full time)

Seeking employment

In education (full/part-time)

Out of Education system

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* 8. If you would like updates on the supports and services available from Aspire please insert your email address below:

Email Address

Thank for you taking the time to complete our short survey. If you have any additional comments or questions please email: info@aspireireland.ie

www.aspireireland.ie