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.
You can read more about ABA »
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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News from peat
Autism Strategy Public Consultation 11.02.2013
The Health Minister launched a document for public consultation aimed at achieving improved outcomes, services and support for people with autism, their families and carers.
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PEAT Receives DOE Road Safety Grant for Training 23.01.2013
PEAT has been awarded funding through the Department of Environment Road Safety Grants Scheme to deliver Road Safety Training specific to children/young people with autism.
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Funding Boost for Pioneering Autism Project 08.05.2012
Simple Steps, a unique multi media teaching program based on the application of the science of behaviour, Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) is being translated for use by parents and professionals in the Netherlands, Sweden, Italy and Iceland.
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