New release (movies & Books)

Nov 27th 2022 — Bought and watched “Music” the movie in the apple store for €6. It was released in 2021, Kate Hudson stars.

May 27th 2020 — Watched Richard & Jaco : take on the world on BBC — Google it well worth watching

2019 Sequel to 2016 movie . Vaxxed II trailer on IMDB or You Tube

This isn’t new (2017), but Mary and I watched this one night recently when the kids were in bed and really enjoyed the movie. Two Thumbs up

If you read Naoki Higashidas “The reason I jump” then you will want to read his new book. We got this as an audiobook from the itunes store.




A teenage con artist tricks a desperate mother into hiring her as a live-in companion for her autistic daughter.


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Trailer for this documentary is available on You Tube or IMDB.
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What we did today

11th, 12th and 13th September 2025 I travelled to Dublin by train each day.

17/08/2024 first game of season

11/08/2024

16/03/2024 Seán now Fifteen with His Grandad Duane (on his ninetieth birthday)

Sept 22

11/08/2019 Seán is 11 today. New Jersey for New season.

Note the Easy Lace in his runner !!!!

21/04/2018 Soccer Blitz University of Limerick

Mary and Seán at mallow soccer blitz 17/09/2017

Annual Pilgrimage to Fota 11/08/2017 Happy Birthday Seán

12/08/2017 New season \ New jerseys

A sister for Sean & Peter.  Jane was born on the 15th of June

 

The boys & Jane

 

Seán & Jane

 

 

 

 

 

The last two weekends, picture one is from the church where a cousin received her first holy communion.  Seán made his first holy communion this weekend.  Both days went well.

29/04/2017

 

 

6/05/2017

 

 

 

 

 

Back at Reel Cinema in Ballincollig today. Special screening is a great idea. Seán loved the music in the movie.

 

 

 

Seán is now playing with Mallow United. On the 22nd October the team went to Carrigaline Soccer BlitzAFC for a soccer blitz. They played four teams (Limerick Togher, Killarney & Carrigaline) The Lord mayor presented medals at the end.

 

He may have missed out on the care farm summer camp and the surf2heal in kerry but Seán still had some fun  at Millstreet Country Park , the Donkey Sanctuary, the train and plenty of playgrounds.

11th TwomeyJune Twomey Family Remorial Weekend:  We all did the 4  mile family walk (Meelin Village)

12th June Ballincollig cinema for Top Cat

22nd April visit to Fota Wildlife Park

Okay the first Post here spans a couple of days !

Its been a busy few days for Seán 

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Upcoming Events

In aid of Autism Assistance dogs Ireland  the Abseil will take place on Saturday 9th June 2018. tickets cost €80 (purchase on the AADI website) and you must also pledge / fundraise an additional €150 for the charity. All training is provided on the day.

Middletown centre for autism: will be hosting a Sibling Event – Art, Drama and Music on the 25 march 2017 (10.00 -3.00) at the Fota Island Education Centre,Fota Island Resort, Co Cork. For further details see https://www.middletownautism.com/training-for-parents/item/1383/sibling-event-art-drama-and-music/

XI Autism-Europe International Congress

Date:  16-18 September 2016   Venue:  Edinburgh The 11th Autism-Europe International Congress, organised by The National Autistic Society. Autism-Europe’s international congresses are dedicated to sharing advances in practical and scientific knowledge about autism to as wide an audience as possible, including researchers, professionals, parents and self-advocates.

At IRD Duhallow James O’ Keeffe Institute; Understanding Autism:  this two part series is delivered by Autism Ireland is being aimed at parents of children with autism. on the 12th of april at 7.30 understanding autism spectrum disorder, which will cover the entire spectrum from diagnose to living with autism. Tuesday the 19th of April at 7.30 will focus on behaviour support and intervention therapies and tips.

 

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Autism in the news

The Autism Spectrum Disorders Bill 2017 has been proposed by Fine Gael Senator Dr James Reilly in Seanad Éireann Senator Reilly has started a petition to lobby Oireachtas members which can be Viewed / signed at https://www.change.org/p/oireachtas-support-the-autism-spectrum-disorder-bill-2017

Irish autism action (IAA) and AsIAm have welcomed the legislations introduction. The IAA pointed out that it would accomplish only point two of the five point “vision plan” which they submitted to various members of the Oireachtas for consideration.  You can follow the progress of the bill and download / read it here:        https://www.oireachtas.ie/viewdoc.asp?DocID=35088

This Bill is a much-needed step towards ensuring we develop a society which is inclusive of  people with autism and effectively meets the needs of those with the condition”.                                                                                                                                          Adam Harris (AsIAm)

Goggle Glass may get a new lease of life as therapy for autistic children: full article available at:http://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/software-helps-children-with-autism-to-see-emotions-406650.html

 

“Autistic boy, 3, dies after punishing exercise at China centre” reads the headline in the Telegraph full story available at http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/05/07/autistic-boy-3-dies-after-punishing-exercise-at-china-centre/

 

American Golfer Rickie Fowler en2985205126_4272e65734_mjoyed an incredible moment yesterday when his incredible hole-in-one earned $1m for Ernie Els’ autism charity. article available to read at http://www.independent.ie/sport/leftfield/video-watch-rickie-fowler-draining-holeinone-to-earn-1m-for-ernie-els-autism-charity-34520268.html

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