Dr. Louise Cleary - Behavioural Psychologist

13/09/2024

1989 likes, 109 comments. “Our dakota 🖤 McDonald”

19/06/2024

2234 likes, 150 comments. “💬"There are kids rotting on the HSE waiting lists and what's going on in Ireland is a national disgrace". 13-year-old autism campaigner Cara Darmody has said she can "no longer wait for the adults in the room to fix" autism services in the country.”

14/06/2024

What a story.

1932 likes, 194 comments. “I never would have thought I would have made something of myself. I thought my life now is a dream I would never get to see. I was scared to see my future. But now I realise my past has made me a better and stronger person. Life is hard but it’s also beautiful. Not eve...

01/06/2024

This is the story of so many of parents in Ireland. The system is not functioning correctly and the government are behind that.

618 likes, 239 comments. “ ”

30/04/2024

Quote of the Day

30/04/2024

Our words matter. Choose wisely and know that children carry our words with them throughout their life.

16/04/2024

Allowing children to take risks and fail is very difficult for most caregivers. We want our children to be successful, but the greatest lessons come from failure, not success. Children need to skin their knees, say the wrong thing, and forget to turn in their homework. They need to experience the world so they can navigate it when they are not in your care.
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16/12/2023

Anyone else?

Eight years ago, I surprised my (autistic) godson with tickets to Legoland.
His response when we showed him the tickets was shy laughter, 20ish seconds of silence, and then "...Can I have a Dr Pepper?"

It was hilarious. :) And the reason it was hilarious was because his mum and I acknowledged *exactly* how ecstatic he was inside his head, and we didn't place any importance on immediate performative responses. After all, it was quite a surprise to deal with in the moment. (And 8 years on, the "Can I have a Dr Pepper?" line is still a funny story that we tell with love and appreciation. Because that's how you do it- mutual humour and warmth, rather than obsessing over whether their behaviour meets expectations.) -Chris Bonnello - Autistic Author

[Black text on white background with holly in the corners, reading:
"Shout-out to the other autistic children who offended people while unwrapping Christmas presents, because even though you were really happy with the present, the look on your face and the tone of your voice didn’t match their expectations.
To those who learned you were supposed to be more “visibly” happy, or else kind people would believe you were rude or ungrateful.
And to those who still have ‘performance anxiety’ about opening presents, even now as an adult."]

27/11/2023

The holiday season can be a challenging time for autistic families, as changes in routine, socializing, and traditions may cause discomfort and stress. However, it doesn't have to be that way. Join us for a webinar with .ie, an autistic adult and parent of three autistic children, who will share her insights and experiences to help families make the holiday season a smooth transition and fun for everyone involved. We want to help you overcome the challenges that come with the holidays and create a warm and inclusive celebration for your family.

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04/05/2023

A unique service provided by the Mel Ryan School where children are taught life skills, social skills, resilience skills and confidence building in a non-pressurised, non-competitive and !nclusive environment taught through the medium of music, drama and dance.