Description:

Dr Briege Casey and Dr Mary Rose Sweeney have been awarded funding from the National Disability Authority.

The relationships between mental health problems, intellectual disability and homelessness are well recognised, yet there is little empirical research concerning the prevalence, experiences and needs of people with autism who are homeless.  This study, the first of its kind in Ireland, will research these areas and will also examine the self-perceived knowledge and skills levels of staff working with people who have autistic traits and are homeless.

We are delighted to be collaborating with the following agencies/ individuals regarding this project:  Dublin Simon Community, ASIAM, Alasdair Churchard, Psychologist, University College London, DCU PPI Ignite, Dublin Region Homeless Executive. 

Dates:  2019 - 2020

Research team:  Briege Casey, DCU., Mary Rose Sweeney, DCU, Majella Darcy, DSC, Alasdair Churchard, Psychologist, Lucy Whiston, DCU.

Partners: SNPCH, DSC, PPI-Ignite, As I Am, DRHE

Funding:  National Disability Authority.