About PRISM
PRISM (Parents Resource Information Support Mentoring) was founded by We are a proactive group of parents with children with an Autism Spectrum Condition or other neuro-developmental condition (ADHD, ADD, NVLD, Dyspraxia, PDD-NOS, Retts Syndrome, Asperger’s Syndrome, Fragile X ..) living in the Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown (DLR) area of south county Dublin. PRISM aims to provide information and support for families and carergivers in a confidential and safe setting. Our vision is that families living in DLR will have access to a quality family support service run by parents with shared experiences to guide and advise them through the ups and downs of parenting across the autistic spectrum.
PRISM Dlr became a registered charity (Registered Charity No. 20142711) in January 2018.
The aims of PRISM are:
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To provide information and support for parents / carers in a confidential and safe setting
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To provide monthly support meeting for parents / carers of preschool and school-age children as well as adolescent and adults with an Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
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To provide a specialised program of talks and workshops by relevant professionals throughout the year
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To link in with other support groups, agencies and organisations to provide members with an up to date schedule of relevant dates and events
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To advocate for members and their families
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To promote autism awareness in the community
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To provide members with a useful monitored, closed Facebook group and website
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To provide a confidential dedicated phone line for new and existing members
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To provide affordable therapeutic activities for members and their families (Lego club, book club, art therapy, drama therapy, music therapy, social skills groups, secure bully-free Minecraft server, teen youth club, yoga, mindfulness and emotional regulation activities).
