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Parents now "less tolerant of disabled children in same class" (Independent, 20/1/2012)
MORE than one in five people say they would object if a pupil with an intellectual disability or autism was in the same class as their child.
The disturbing statistic marks a growing level of intolerance of these children in the education system.
Just one in 12 said they would object when a similar study was carried out in 2006.
The findings of the survey of attitudes to people with a disability, released yesterday, also reveal almost one in four would not want a pupil with a mental health problem -- like psychiatric illnesses -- in the same class as their child, up from 21pc in 2006.
Just 48pc believe that children with sensory impairments such as deafness should attend the same schools as people with disabilities, down from 58pc in 2006.
Hi! I'm a final year student doing a research project on the effects of the governmental cutbacks on Special Needs Children and SNAs in Irish primary schools.
Could anybody give me any tips/pointers/personal accounts or opinions? Anything would be very much appreciated!
Thank you
Dear Parents,
I am still looking for parents of children recently turned 3 years of
age or younger with ASD to participate in a study for an MSc in NUI
Galway. The study involves a short questionnaire on the other issues
apart from ASD that your children may suffer from, eg sleeping and
eating problems. It is the first study of its kind in Ireland.
I would be very grateful for your input - it'll only take around 20 minutes to complete, its
anonymous and I plan to publish the research findings and present them at
conferences. I need to gather all my research by the end of September 2011.
Leitrim County Council has installed a sensory room for children with special needs in its library in Mohill. This will provide educational and therapeutic supports for these children in a fun environment.
It is envisaged that when it is open the room will be booked in advance by parents and carers of children with special needs who will accompany them and assist them when using the equipment. There will be no charge for the use of the facilities.
Dear Parents/Guardians,
My name is Arlene Mannion. I'm a 2nd year Masters of Science (MSc) student in applied behaviour analysis in National University of Ireland, Galway.
I'm currently conducting a research study for my thesis on comorbidity in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders in Ireland aged 3 to 16 years. I was wondering if you would be willing to help me by filling out a questionnaire?
Please contact if you are interested in helping me with this study, or have any questions about the research. Please include your email address or postal address if you are interested in participating, and I will send you on a questionnaire.
My email address is a.mannion3@nuigalway.ie.
Thanking you,
Arlene Mannion
Dear Parents,
I am an MSc student in NUIG and I am looking for parents of children with ASD who are recently turned 3 years of age or younger to take part in research on comorbidity. The study involves a questionnaire on issues your child may have aside from those associated with ASD, like eating or sleeping difficulties.
ABA Ireland was established as a non-profit charitable organisation with following aims:
To provide free ABA information and educational services (such as workshops, parent training/education, information newsletter) to members of the community who would derive benefit, such as parents of typically-developing children with problem behaviour, parents of children with autism, individuals with acquired brain injury. The aim is to help especially those who may not be able to afford fees for a behaviour analyst.
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Hi, my name is Lorna Flynn and I'm looking for parents/tutors involved in early intervention home programs for my research study which is part of my masters. If you wish to take part please click the relevant link below - there are two separate questionnaires (one for parents and one for tutors). I would really appreciate if any one who thinks they fall into my criteria could complete a questionnaire. Thanks!
Tutor Questionnaire
Dear Parents/Guardians,
My name is Arlene Mannion. I'm a 2nd year Masters of Science (MSc) student in applied behaviour analysis in National University of Ireland, Galway.
I'm currently conducting a research study for my thesis on comorbidity in children with autism spectrum disorders in Ireland. I was wondering if you would be able to help me by filling out a questionnaire?
I've attached an participant information sheet to find out more. Please contact me if you are interested in helping me with this study, or have any questions about the research.
Thanking you,
Arlene Mannion
Hello, my name is Avril Carroll and I am the Head Researcher in a study which aims to uncover parents views on the process of securing primary educational placement for children with autism in Ireland. This study is being conducted in association with the Open University under the supervision of Dr. Sue Cave.
Participation in this study involves completion of an anonymous postal questionnaire which takes between 15-20 minutes and can help inform research in this neglected area.
If you would like to participate in the study and have your views heard, please email avril@autismeducationstudy.com or phone/text 087-7592131 with your name and address for an information pack.
The Challenge: Gerry Duffy and Ken Whitelaw will attempt to run 32 consecutive marathons in 32 counties in just 32 days! This promises to be a truly amazing accomplishment should they be successful. Starting on Friday July 2nd 2010 they will visit the entire 32 counties running 26.2 miles each and every day.
This event is being co-ordinated and organised entirely by Irish Autism Action (Charity Number CHY 14656) and Autism NI (Charity Number XR 22944). In addition Gerry and Ken also wish to make a donation to the Irish Cancer Society (Charity Number CHY 5863).
Hi all, My name is Aoife and I am a postgraduate psychology student in Trinity College. At the moment I am conducting research on the adaptation of families with a child (or children) with autism spectrum disorders, their coping resources and resilience. The project is under the supervision of Dr. Elizabeth Nixon.
On April 21st 2010 the third national Job Shadow Initiative hundreds of Individuals with disabilities throughout Ireland will be afforded the unique opportunity to shadow a workplace mentor (employee) as he or she goes through a normal working day at hundreds of employment sites/companies across the country.
Speaking about the initiative Minister for Labour Affairs, Dara Calleary T.D. said:-
As part of the launch of the new ‘Grace’ iPhone App, O2 and IAA will be running a promotion for all members of IAA to avail of the app for free. (The cost of the app is normally €29.99)
Niall Murray, Irish Examiner. Saturday, January 30, 2010
GOVERNMENT policy of integrating children with special needs into mainstream schools will be pointless if there are more cuts to staff helping them in class, a principals’ leader warned yesterday.
Hundreds of special needs assistants (SNAs) who help with physical and behavioural difficulties of thousands of pupils have been made redundant this weekend, in a move described yesterday by Irish Primary Principals Network (IPPN) director Sean Cottrell as a ruthless culling.
Almost 1,200 of the 10,500 SNA positions could be axed as a result of a review at 4,000 schools, according to preliminary figures from the National Council for Special Education (NCSE) last summer.
Today Ireland’s first one stop website for autism information was launched today. www.autismsupport.ie is the result of a partnership between Irish Autism Action, Gheel Autism Services, Aspire, Tuiscint (Eastern Vocational Enterprises ltd), ABHAILE/Drogheda ABACAS School for Children with Autism and Cork Association for Autism.
By Noel Baker, Irish Examiner, October 15, 2009
A COALITION of agencies supporting people with disabilities have urged the Government to ring-fence funding for the area in the upcoming budget.
Slamming the new Programme for Government as the work of a first year economics student, the groups – Inclusion Ireland, the National Federation of Voluntary Bodies, Irish Autism Action, Down Syndrome Ireland and the National Parents and Siblings Alliance – also claimed money could be saved through earlier intervention which would allow children a better chance at a normal life.
The Disability Access Route to Education (DARE) is a supplementary admissions scheme for school leavers with disabilities which operates on a reduced points basis.
DARE has been established by a number of higher education institutions as clear evidence shows that disability can have a negative impact on educational attainment at school and progression to higher education.
Flyer is attached
DARE Presentation (Jan 2010) is attached
Venue: Dublin
Training Services Ireland is currently offering a one day Autism and Aspergers Course the course is delivered by a qualified trainer.
The Course Covers:
- Learn the main signs and symptoms
- Understand the challenges for the child
- Key workers and the multi-disciplinary team
- The family and communication
- Strategies for managing challenging behaviour
- Be more confident and knowledgable in your work
This is a One Day Course and Course Cost is €60 per person
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