October Event 2024 – Chat with Adam Harris – CEO ASIAM

Conversation with Adam Harris – CEO AsIAm – Autism and Inclusion

Micheal O’Kane from the HAI sat down with Adam Harris on Tuesday 22 October to discuss Autism, Adam’s own experience and what can be done in Ireland to support people with Autism. We recorded the conversation and you can re-watch it here now on our YouTube Channel, along with all other monthly conversations about Humanism.

Watch the Interview with Adam HERE

What is AsIAm?

Adam set up AsIAm based on his own experiences growing up as a young Autistic person in Ireland. Diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome from an early age, the condition was far less understood or even known as it is today. Having spent his initial school years within the special education stream, he moved to a mainstream school in Second Class and was supported by an SNA.

Adam Harris

Adam Harris is the Founder and CEO of AsIAm, Ireland’s National Autism Charity. Adam founded the organisation based on his own experiences growing up on the Autism spectrum. Today, AsIAm provides support to Autistic people and their families, advocates on behalf of the community, and works to support public and private sector organisations and communities in becoming inclusive and accessible. A Social Entrepreneurs Ireland awardee, Adam is a frequent contributor to media and conferences in Ireland and overseas. He has also sat and advised on many government consultative and policy committees on disability rights and inclusion. From Greystones in Co Wicklow, Adam was appointed to the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission in July 2020.