by Rachael Gordon Niamh O’Sullivan has worked as a healthy living facilitator for several years in Tuiscint to support us students in learning culinary skills. She taught me a lot about healthy foods and drinks. She taught a healthy living programme focusing on nutrition, well-being and overall health, which was one of my favourite modules. Niamh…
Life can be so cruel yet so good! Since I got diagnosed with Aspergers syndrome, I became more happier, independent, confident, comfortable in my own skin and accepting myself for who I am. Yet it has it down side! I can often get ‘selective hearing’ to certain noises (people munching on crisps is a big…
Last month, Muireann, Aoife, myself, Ellen and Niamh visited a glamorous and colourful VIP beauty parlour at this year’s Irish Beauty Show at the RDS, Simmonscourt. This show is mainly for trade and has everything beauty related from around Ireland; from Shellac nails to the Vita Liberta bronzing range. We looked at the latest beauty…
NOTE TO OUR READERS: This article was first published in the Tuiscint Newsletter on 20/4/17, and we would like to apologise for the omission of the writer’s sources, which are as follows: Definition of Autism Autism Ireland: https://autismireland.ie/about-autism/what-is-aspergers-syndrome/ Differences between Autism and Asperger’s Autism Speaks: https://www.autismspeaks.org/family-services/tool-kits/asperger-syndrome-and-high-functioning-autism-tool-kit/how-are-and-hfa-dif Neurology Information Arcuate Fasciculus: http://journal.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fnhum.2016.00214/ful Medical Information Asperger’s symptoms: http://www.webmd.com/brain/autism/tc/aspergers-syndrome-symptoms#1…
Over the past 4 decades we have seen the levels of people being diagnosed with autism skyrocket. Many have used the term epidemic or pandemic others have falsely blamed vaccinations, while others have gone on far reaching explanations that include genetically modified food and radiation contamination. In a Ted Talk given in 2015 Steve Silberman…
Pizza Ingredients: Tomato Sauce Cheese Tomatoes Peppers Bases Onion Peppers Pineapple Ham Tips for making your own pizza: Have your base ready. Make the tomato sauce using a blender. Sprinkle some cheese. Put pizzas in the oven for approximately fifteen minutes at 180C. On the 6th February I was involved in making homemade pizzas as…
We’re happy to share Tuiscint’s entry for the ‘Show Racism the Red Card‘ annual art competition. As a group, we met together to watch the ‘Show Racism the Red Card’ video and discuss where we had seen examples of racism and prejudice in our own communities. Some students expressed being able to identify with being…
Poetry is a special art Forever with it instilling heart In those who need comfort and hope People who find it hard to cope Filled with people who inspire and love Animals and things up high or above My way of dealing with stress and strife Muddling my directions through life It…
Recently me, Ellen, Paul, Barry, Stephen and Dominic went wall climbing. It was an incredibly enjoyable experience for everyone. The day began with us arriving at the facility and being introduced to the instructors who would teach us how to climb the walls effectively and without risk of injury. The instructors names were Josie and…
Why is friendship important? Friendship is important because it helps build self-esteem. It also improves your mental health What are the health benefits of friendship? It improves your self confidence and self-worth. It improves your well being as you are less likely to become depressed or lonely. Friendship is possibly the most important aspect of a…
Autism – What it’s like A Poem by Paul Doyle Having autism was no fun in school Other kids didn’t think I was cool Being different meant having no mates And I didn’t go on any dates The feeling for me that was the worst Was seeing a balloon about to burst When I was…
I’ve been bmxing for 3 years since the end of May and I’ve been to many competitions around the country and I’ve made edits for YouTube throughout the three years I’ve been on bikes. I have taken lots of photos as you can see below and I travel the country for different skate parks and…
