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Welcome to peat

P.E.A.T. is a parent led charity based in Northern Ireland. We promote the science of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) for helping children with Autism. We provide training and support in ABA to parents and carers of children with Autism.

Our goal is to improve the quality of life of children and adults with Autism by utilising scientifically validated and effective intervention.


What is Autism?

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), commonly referred to as Autism, is reported to be a lifelong developmental disability that affects the way a person communicates and relates to people around them. Children and adults with Autism have difficulties with everyday social interaction. Their ability to develop friendships is generally limited, as is their capacity to understand other people's emotional expression. People with autism can often have accompanying learning disabilities but everyone with the condition shares a difficulty in relating to the world around them.

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What is ABA?

Behaviour Analysis is a natural science approach to understanding behaviour. Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) is the use of Behaviour analytic methods and research findings to change socially significant behaviours in meaningful ways.

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PEAT Facing Autism Conference 2009

International Conference and Workshops

Friday 26th June and Saturday 27th June 2009-03-25 Europa Hotel
This is the 4th Facing Autism: Ireland conference and our theme this time is Effectively Educating for Life. Within this theme, we will be highlighting the importance of effective evidence-based education and intervention that starts in the early years but goes on across the lifespan.

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Simple Steps

News from peat

Introductory ABA Training Programme 26.07.2010

PEAT will host a 4 day introductory ABA training programme for parents.

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Scoob Fest 2010 29.06.2010

Scoob Fest 2010 - All proceeds to Parents Education as Autism Therapists

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PEAT Nominated Charity of the Year for Junction One International Shopping Outlet 2010/11 09.06.2010

International Shopping Outlet Junction One have selected PEAT as their nominated charity for a year.

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