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Continence Information Day
Organised by Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Ireland, Donegal Branch.
Jackson's Hotel, Ballybofey, Co. Donegal, Saturday 16th April 2011
A unique opportunity for individuals, families, carers and professionals to learn and share information regarding continence issues.
9.30am Registration
10.00am Frances Halligan,
Continence Advisor Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital Crumlin
Urodymanic Department & Consultant to SBHI
12.30pm Lunch
1.30pm Frances McGinley
Continence Advisor for Community Services Co. Donegal
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.
ScienceDaily (Mar. 8, 2010) — A new study suggests a trend toward developing hyperactivity among typically developing elementary-school-aged siblings of autistic preschoolers and supports the notion that mothers of young, autistic children experience more depression and stress than mothers with typically developing children.
Managing Challenging Behaviour
A Short Practical Guide for Parents
Cormac Russell
The Nurture Programme
"I have to say from the outset, as a parents of two boys, one 14 and the
other 12 years old, I don’t really buy into the idea that people are looking
for a list of do’s and don’ts when it comes to managing difficult behaviour.
There is no ‘holy grail’ containing the secrets of how to be a perfect parent.
I believe the mundane truth of the matter is that we all are simply making
the best of what we have by doing our best under the circumstances in
This booklet includes chapters on:
1. Understanding My Sibling’s Disability
2. My Perspective as a Sibling
3. Developmental Stages
4. Talking to Mom and Dad
5. Strategies for Developing Positive Relationships
6. Activities to Encourage Communication
7. Super Parent – Exit Stage Left
[Society for Treatment of ASD, Calgary, 2002: http://www.sta-ab.com ]
Department of Education Circular: Home Tuition Scheme 2009/2010
This circular is intended to provide information in relation to the Home Tuition Scheme.
" It’s easy to see when something’s wrong with us physically. But what about our mental health?
If people don’t even notice you’ve got a problem, they’re not going to offer to help.
Mental health is something we all have and it is something we should take steps to protect in the same way we guard our physical health.
If you can get your head in the right place then you’ve got the strength to handle anything life throws at you.".
"The Off We Go! books are designed to help prepare children for first experiences.
They have proven to be of benefit for children with special needs and in particular autism, as well as any young child experiencing these activities for the first time.
Written by a mum, Avril Webster for her son Stephen, who has a developmental delay including sensory integration dysfunction.".
Cavan Blog: "Susan at Stony River: Writer, volunteer, Mensan, mother to autistic children. Oh... help! Your visits and comments mean a lot."
(This blog was nominated for the 2009 Irish Blog Awards in four categories; longlisted in two. ).
Microboards N.I. Ltd is a regional voluntary organisation which assists in the establishment and support of small, individual, associations of close family members and friends, who come together to develop a support network with an individual person.
"Among the many mysteries that befuddle autism researchers: why the disorder affects boys four times more often than girls. But in new findings reported online today by the journal Molecular Psychiatry, researchers say they have found a genetic clue that may help explain the disparity.".
"The Carers Association is Ireland's national voluntary organisation for and of family carers in the home. Family carers provide high levels of care to a range of people including frail older people, people with severe disabilities, the terminally ill and children with special needs.".
"Welcome to the new Outside The Box Learning Resources website! Educators
Our aim is to provide innovative professional development resources which;
* are cutting edge,
* classroom focused
* are embedded with thinking skills,
* are problem solving,
* encourage critical and creative thinking,
* and provide practical multiple intelligence instruction.".
"The Out-of-Sync Child begins with descriptions of what sensory integration is and explains how problems with handling sensory input can manifest themselves. Discussions of the three categories of sensory function are provided - tactile, vestibular, and proprioceptive - along with examples of children who have difficulties with these sensory functions in a preschool or home setting."
"BrainConnection.com is dedicated to providing accessible, high-quality information about how the brain works and how people learn. Many discoveries are being made in areas that relate to the human brain, including language, memory, behavior, and aging, as well as illness and injury."
Kate Goldfield has written articles about her AS that have appeared in the Baltimore Sun, Hartford Courant, and The Autism Perspective magazine. She has spoken at two national autism conferences about her experiences.
"Project Spectrum was created to give people with autism the opportunity to express their creativity and develop a life skill using Google SketchUp 3D modeling software..
"The Autism Life.com presents an interview with Anne, a homeschooling parent of a child on the Autism Spectrum. Anne is one of the contributing authors to the book Home Educating our Autistic Spectrum Children edited by Terri Dowty and Kitt Cowlishaw published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers."
"An Online Survival Guide for Parents & Teachers of Gifted Children in Ireland.
"My name is Ariel and I'm 11 years old. I was diagnosed with (PDD) Pervasive Developmental Disorder which is an autism spectrum disorder. My mommy created this webpage for me so that we can educate others about Autism. She also put up a more recent picture of me!"
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