
Best Skills for Independent Living as an Autistic Adult: The Practical Toolkit for 2026
When we look at independent living outcomes, one fact is hard to ignore: only 19% of young autistic adults live independently without supervision in their






Together, Aspire and ASG will deliver education, training, innovation, diagnostics, and post-diagnostic support to help bridge the gaps in services nationwide
To get an Autism or ADHD Assessment in Ireland
The Spectrum Alliance is an umbrella network of national organisations which advocates for the needs of people with Dyslexia, Dyspraxia , ADD/ADHD and Autism. The organisations involved in the Alliance are Dyslexia Association of Ireland, ADHD Ireland, Dyspraxia Ireland and Aspire- The Autism Spectrum Association of Ireland.
Last year Aspire entered into an exciting and highly successfully strategic alignment with Specialisterne. Offering bespoke relationship management and career development support to those on the spectrum.
Aspire recently became the parent charity to the Ultra Fusion Group. This social group was set up in 2013, it supports an autistic group of youths to meet on a weekly basis. Within the group the youths gain the ability to manage and develop personal and social relationships, establish friendships, build their capacity to consider risks and consequences, make informed decisions and to take responsibility.
The Spectrum Alliance is an umbrella network of national organisations which advocates for the needs of people with Dyslexia, Dyspraxia , ADD/ADHD and Autism. The organisations involved in the Alliance are Dyslexia Association of Ireland, ADHD Ireland, Dyspraxia Ireland and Aspire- The Autism Spectrum Association of Ireland.
Last year Aspire entered into an exciting and highly successfully strategic alignment with Specialisterne. Offering bespoke relationship management and career development support to those on the spectrum.
Aspire recently became the parent charity to the Ultra Fusion Group. This social group was set up in 2013, it supports an autistic group of youths to meet on a weekly basis. Within the group the youths gain the ability to manage and develop personal and social relationships, establish friendships, build their capacity to consider risks and consequences, make informed decisions and to take responsibility.
This year we have had the opportunity to work alongside a number of services including the social enterprise, Little Fitness and the service, Mindfulness Working. These collaborations have allowed us to support other social enterprises, while providing amazing opportunities for children to develop their skill set in a safe, inclusive and fun environment. While also allowing carers to look after their health and well-being.

When we look at independent living outcomes, one fact is hard to ignore: only 19% of young autistic adults live independently without supervision in their

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