08/10/2026
Faha National School & Autism Friendly Killarney
We are incredibly proud that Faha National School is now part of Autism Friendly Killarney.
Over the past two years, through the AsIAm Autism Friendly Schools Project, we have been on an incredible journey of learning, understanding and positive change. We are now eagerly awaiting Year 3 and look forward to continuing to build on everything we have achieved.
We are proud of the physical changes within our school from our Autism Class and Sensory Room, to our Peaceful Place and improved Movement Group equipment. But, for us, the greatest changes are those that cannot always be seen.
We have developed a greater understanding of autism, communication, sensory needs and inclusion. We have created a school atmosphere where differences are celebrated, children are listened to and every child is supported to feel that they truly belong.
We are incredibly proud of how our whole school community has embraced this journey.
A huge thank you to Autism Friendly Killarney for welcoming us and AsIAm for the support, guidance, learning and encouragement they have given us. Their work is helping schools and communities understand that being autism friendly is not simply about making changes, it is about creating acceptance, understanding and belonging.
We are proud of how far we have come, excited about where we are going, and delighted to be part of the Autism Friendly Killarney community.
Picture: Sheila Griffin (AsIAm team) , Edel Greensmyth (AsIAm team), Anne Marie Knightly (AsIAm team), Abigail Gallagher (representative from Autism Friendly Killarney), Fiona Griffin (AsIAm team).