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A mother's frustration (Sligo Champion, 23/11/2011)

Submitted by admin on 27 December, 2011 - 21:06

FULL-TIME ASSISTANT FOR DAUGHTER WAS TAKEN AWAY

IT'S OFTEN said that a mother's love knows no bounds. But for a mother of two children with special needs, life's all the more challenging, so much so that, in the present time, it's a case of having "to beg" for help.

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Childcare Presentation

Submitted by carol_c_82 on 20 September, 2011 - 18:27

Dear Parents/Guardians,

My name is Carol Chamberlain. I'm a 3rd year Bachelor of Arts (BA) student in Childcare Management in Athlone Institute of Technology, Westmeath.

I'm currently conducting a research study for my presentation on children with disabilities (3 years) and social inclusion in a Childcare setting paying particular attention to how the facility has been modified to cater for their needs . I was wondering if you would be willing to help me by filling out a questionnaire?

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The Autism Jigsaw - 18-19th Oct 2011

Submitted by AKOL on 8 September, 2011 - 11:07

Start: 18 Oct 2011 09:45

End: 19 Oct 2011 16:00

Timezone: Europe/Dublin

The Shine Centre will hold the Autism Jigsaw Event in Cork on the 18th & 19th of October.

This unique event is kindly sponsored by QUINNhealthcare and will bring the autism community together to share information, strategies and innovations and create better outcomes for our children and adults with autism.

Great list of speakers and exhibitors, tickets just €20 (incl' lunch) €15 for students www.autismjigsaw.com.

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How Are the Speech and Language Problems of Autism Treated?

Speech-Language

If autism or some other developmental disability is suspected, the child's physician will usually refer the child to a variety of specialists, including a speech-language pathologist, who performs a comprehensive evaluation of his or her ability to communicate and designs and administers treatment.

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What Are the Communication Problems of Autism?

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The communication problems of autism vary, depending upon the intellectual and social development of the individual. Some may be unable to speak, whereas others may have rich vocabularies and are able to talk about topics of interest in great depth. Despite this variation, the majority of autistic individuals have little or no problem with pronunciation.

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How Does Speech and Language Normally Develop?

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The most intensive period of speech and language development is during the first three years of life, a period when the brain is developing and maturing. These skills appear to develop best in a world that is rich with sounds, sights, and consistent exposure to the speech and language of others. At the root of this development is the desire to communicate or interact with the world.

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