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Specialised facilities for children with autism have been announced for four Galway schools this term.
The Autism Spectrum Disorder Units aim to integrate children with severe autism into the wider school community.
These facilities will be provided in Merlin Woods National School in Doughiska, Gort Community School, Archbishop McHale College in Tuam and Gairmscoil Mhuire in Athenry.
The 6 pupil classes are delivered by a dedicated teacher with the support of two special needs assistants.
Source: Galway News, 1st Sept 2011
200 SNAs to be removed from schools. Will know today if my child's school is one! Mr Ruairí Quinn will regret his decision. What a U-turn!!
The Disability Access Route to Education (DARE) is a supplementary admissions scheme which offers college places on reduced points to school leavers with disabilities. DARE has been established by a number of colleges as clear evidence shows that disability can have a negative impact on educational attainment at school and progression to higher education.
Information Sessions will be held on Saturday 22nd January 2011, 10am-2pm in following locations:
Explore Mind Over Matter at Free Health & Wellbeing Evening in Sligo
Expert guidance on life skills and stress management will be provided by Fiona Hoban, Counsellor & Communications Consultant, who is one of the speakers at a series of free meetings to take place in Cork, Kilkenny & Sligo. The Health & Wellbeing evenings are organised by The National Dairy Council in association with the local co-op in each region.
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Hi there. I am looking for information about Autism Summer Camps in Ireland.
I am a tutor in Galway and would like to do some paid/unpaid work this Summer in this area.
Any information welcome.
Australian expert to lead workshop for parents of children with special needs
Parentscapes, an interactive workshop for parents and early educators of children with special needs, will be held this Saturday in the Galway Bay Hotel, Galway.Facilitated by Kathy Walmsley, a leading Australian paediatric occupational therapist, and Mari Caulfield, speech and language therapist, the event will explore practical ways to support children with communication, relating, attention, and learning difficulties, including autism.
Portumna Soccer Competition - Autism Fundraiser
Last year saw the rejuvenation of the Easter weekend five a side soccer tournament and this proved to be a big success with both with players and supporters alike. The aim of the tournament is to raise much needed funds for two schools which are helping to enhance the standards of life for the children who attend them while providing entertainment and exercise for the people of the town and the surrounding areas.
The Children’s Language Development Project is based in Oranmore, Co Galway and is open to any child between the ages of 2 and 6 who presents with a language delay or disorder.
We offer both group sessions in the preschool and one to one tuition in the form of ABA. The school runs 5 days a week from September through to July. Children are taught according to their individual ability and strength and our programmes are designed to enhance the specific need of each child.
Aspergers Action Galway (AAG) was set up in 2006 as a voluntary parents support group with following aims and objectives:
PECS Basic Training Course, GALWAY.
Venue: Menlo Park Hotel, Galway.
PECS Basic Training Course
This workshop is the basic accredited training in PECS and recommended for parents as well as professionals.
Please see attached Flyer for Autumn 2009 PECS courses on Island of Ireland.
Mayo Advertiser, November 07, 2008. By Mary O’connor
Plans are in the pipeline to open a diagnostic centre in the west next year for children with autism. The facility is the brainchild of the Action for Life Foundation, a non profit organisation which provides services for children with autism and developmental delay.
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Established in 2000, Gra, Autism is a not-for-profit, parent led support group for families with an autistic family member. Based in Galway, the group aims to provide support services and facilitates for the families, loved ones and carers of children and young people with autism.
Yvonne Cunningham is a Educational Psychologist in Co. Galway.
Information about LDN (Low-Dose Naltrexone) by Quinns Pharmacy, Galway.
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