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    Autism Awareness Day in Mullingar Saturday 2nd April 2011

    Submitted by Penny Rogers on 27 March, 2011 - 20:47

     

    In-door Adventure Play CentreKidz & Co in Mullingar are hosting their third World Autism Awareness Day on Saturday 2nd April 2011.  The United Nations declared April 2nd World Autism Awareness Day to increase and develop world knowledge of autism.   There is free entry for families who are a member of a local or national ASD group (please specify which organisation on reception).   

    Dr Penny Rogers (Clinical Psychologist) will be doing free screening for Autism all day (11.00 to 5.00pm), which will help parents to decide whether they need to obtain a diagnostic assessment to rule out an Autism Spectrum Disorder.   There will also be information available on Autism Spectrum Disorders and free face-painting.  Collection buckets available for local Autism charities. 

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    Why is my child awkward? – Dyspraxia/ DCD explained (Mullingar, 7/Nov/09)

    Submitted by admin on 30 October, 2009 - 15:27
    7 Nov 2009 10:30
    7 Nov 2009 13:30
    Europe/Dublin

    Venue: Bloomfield House Hotel, Mullingar

    Presented by:
    - Senior Clinical Psychologist Elaine Kelly
    - Senior Occupational Therapist Erin Riley

    Suitable for parents, teachers, resource teachers, principals and SNA’s and anyone who has an interest.They will be exploring the implications of a diagnosis of Dyspraxia/DCD at a practical level, both at home and in school. This promises to be a very educational and interesting talk...one not to be missed.
    It is hoped to form a ‘Parent Support Group ‘from the Midlands area at the presentation.

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    Saplings Schools

    Submitted by admin on 16 April, 2009 - 19:32

    Saplings was through the energy and commitment of a small group of parents and professionals in the Kildare area a number of years ago.

    Saplings schools currently provide places for 84 children in the Greater Leinster area but demand for places is such that existing facilities have surpassed their current capacity (Government funding remains a issue).

    Visit www.saplings.org for more information.

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    Special Stories Publishing

    Submitted by admin on 30 October, 2009 - 17:04
    Visit Special Stories Publishing Special Stories Publishing

    "Special Stories Publishing specialises in books for all children. Our books also give charities and their members the chance to tell their very own special stories.

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