Entries by Sharon Didrichsen

Second Thoughts, Learning to Think Differently About the People We Meet. A new initiative for pupils on the Autistic Spectrum (aged 14-18).

4th September 2017 /0 Comments/in /by

In partnership with the NI Executive and as part of the Central Good Relations programme, Specialisterne NI, an Autism at Work social enterprise, is hosting a number of FREE social communication and team working workshops for pupils on the Autistic Spectrum across Northern Ireland. What will ‘Second Thoughts’ involve? Second Thoughts will involve taking part in […]

Second Thoughts, Learning To Think Differently About The People You Meet: a new initiative for pupils aged 14-18

22nd August 2017 /3 Comments/in /by

Second Thoughts, Learning To Think Differently About The People You Meet: a new initiative for pupils aged 14-18. Specialisterne NI, an Autism at Work consultancy that specialises in social communication difference, invites pupils with social communication difference such as Autism or Aspergers to take part in Second Thoughts, a new initiative for pupils aged 14-18. […]

Introducing 2gether

26th July 2017 /4 Comments/in /by

Specialisterne NI is delighted to launch 2gether, a new project for adults on the Autistic Spectrum which is funded by the Big Lottery Fund. The result of 2 years consultation with adults on the Autistic Spectrum in N Ireland, 2gether will help people on the Autistic Spectrum develop strategies to progress in careers, connect with each […]

3 ways you can help Adults on the Autistic Spectrum in N Ireland during Autism Awareness Month (with or without Lego!)

30th March 2017 /0 Comments/in /by

Specialisterne NI is a not for profit social enterprise that works to help adults on the Autistic Spectrum to prepare for, and thrive in careers across job sectors in N Ireland. We have waiting lists of adults and young people requesting Communication profiling, and employability support. You or your company can help people on the […]

Managing and Coaching Employees who have a Social Communication Difference.

13th March 2017 /0 Comments/in /by

  Learn how to manage, work alongside or coach employees with social communication difference in the workplace such as Autism, Aspergers or who display related characteristics. Working with a professional actor, we role play true-to-life scenarios of communication differences at work and use videos to support the learning experience. Venue: Skainos, 239 Newtownards Road, Belfast BT4 […]

Cr8 Stories

1st March 2017 /0 Comments/in /by

Cr8 Stories Do you work in the Creative Sectors in NI and would you like to tell your story? Over the past 3 months we have been working with talented people on the Autistic Spectrum  who are seeking careers such as travel writing, acting, film production, film special effects and make up, gaming, web site […]

Asperger’s syndrome: Employers need awareness of challenges

28th February 2017 /0 Comments/in /by

  Shelley Corrigan shares her experiences of working at Software House Tascomi where Shelley has been working for a number of years. Read the BBC news feature here http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-39095368 or watch the BBC News feature on BBC iplayer http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b08fvpn5/bbc-newsline-evening-news-27022017 (Feature starts at 15 minutes). Great to see Shelley and Tascomi’s experience highlighted and shared. #goodpractice #diversity […]

Bring IT On

16th February 2017 /2 Comments/in /by

Are you interested in a career in IT? As part of the 2017 Bring IT On initiative, Specialisterne NI, in association with Belfast Metropolitan College, invite people on the Autistic Spectrum to find out more about career opportunities in N. Ireland’s IT Sector.This Bring IT On initiative includes Career and Lego Workshops which take place […]

In memory of Patrick Sanders, 1976-2017

18th January 2017 /2 Comments/in /by

  We are very sorry to share that Patrick Sanders who has worked with Specialisterne for some time has passed away. Patrick was part of our team so much so we called him ‘our Patrick’. His creative insight and wisdom made what we provided so much more than what it initially was as he co-designed […]

Launching Cr8

19th December 2016 /0 Comments/in /by

Specialisterne NI are delighted to introduce an exciting new project ‘Cr8’ which has the aim of helping creative people on the Autistic Spectrum get ready for careers in Creative Sectors. Applications are now open for Cr8. Participants will have the opportunity to: Participate in a one day Lego Assessment Workshop where participants build Lego Mindstorms […]