Supporting Autonomy

Supporting Autonomy is a unique resource providing instruction for the autistic person and those supporting them. The resources contained within can be used across any environment or situation, to provide predictability and structure, thereby lessening any anxiety felt and in turn, supporting both sensory and emotional regulation.

Support
– anxiety management
– emotional literacy
– sensory processing
– communication

Sharon McCarthy is a parent in an autism and additional needs household in rural Cork. She has advocated for her family for many years to ensure educational, physical and health needs are met, and that her children are afforded equitable opportunity to realise their potential.

She the mind behind, and presenter of, Autism Journeys Radio Show on UCC98.3fm, a show centred on gaining the perspectives and telling the stories of figures in the autism community.