Practical documents

Two small changes that make a day out possible.

Neither of these changes an autistic person. They change what the world demands of them at a door, a till or a barrier.

Autism ID card

Explain a diagnosis without explaining it.

Staff at a venue, a checkout, a Garda station or an airport see the card and know what to do. No performance, no proving, no repeating a private story in a queue.

01Send us proof of diagnosis and a photograph.
02We check the application. A volunteer will ring if anything is missing.
03Your card is printed and posted. Carry it, show it, say nothing.

Apply for an ID cardRead the FAQ

A young person showing a bright yellow ID card to a welcoming staff member at a visitor attraction entrance, with a parent standing beside them.

Where the card is accepted

Show it here and the door opens.

These attractions and venues recognise the ASD Ireland card. The list keeps growing.

Read the FAQ

Emerald Park
County Meath
Disneyland Paris
France
Titanic Experience
Belfast
Bunratty Castle and Folk Park
County Clare
King John's Castle
Limerick
GPO Witness History
Dublin
Thomond Park
Limerick
The Colosseum
Rome, Italy
The Vatican
Rome, Italy
St Peter's Basilica
Rome, Italy
Dublin Zoo
Dublin
Fota Wildlife Park
County Cork
Pompeii
Naples, Italy
Riverfest
Limerick
Butlers Chocolates
Dublin

Venue owners: if you would like your business or attraction listed here, contact Keith at keith@asdireland.ie.

Parking permit

A permit that parks you closer.

Parking close to the door is not a convenience when a child or adult cannot cross a busy car park. The permit is recognised in the car parks and retail parks we have worked with.

“Autism Friendly Parking” is a registered trademark of ASD Ireland.

There is no charge to change a vehicle on a permit, or to replace a permit that has been lost or damaged.

01Apply with proof of diagnosis and your vehicle details.
02We issue the permit.
03Display it in participating car parks. No clamp, no argument.

Apply for a permitRead the FAQ

Questions and answers

About the card and permit.

If your question is not here, ring us on 1800 71 88 65 or email keith@asdireland.ie.

Voice message

Rather just talk to us?

Say it out loud instead of typing. Up to 90 seconds, straight to Keith. You can listen back and record again before you send anything.

Tick here to open the recorderI understand that my message will be recorded. I am happy for ASD Ireland to keep this recording, share it with the volunteer who will reply, and delete it on request. Recordings are kept for up to 12 months.

Autism friendly parking spaces