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How Can I Apply for a Special Needs Assistant (SNA)?
September 20, 2018
The National Council for Special Education (NCSE) has just completed a review of the Special Needs Assistant (SNA) Scheme in Ireland, and is available for
Tag: Back to Routine
How can My Child Be Supported if They’re Having a Meltdown?
September 20, 2018
Research continues to tell us that we must view ‘challenging behaviour’ as a way in which the child is trying to communicate their needs with
How can I Explain My Child’s Sensory Needs to their New Teacher?
September 19, 2018
Your child’s teacher may already be aware of autistic children’s sensory needs. However, if your child does have exceptional needs, then it is important that
What can I Do if my Child Doesn’t Want to go Back to School?
September 14, 2018
Dr Emer Ring is the Head of the Department of Reflective Pedacology and Early Childhood Studies at Mary Immaculate College, Limerick. As part of our #BackToRoutine series
How can I help Ease My Child Back into the School Routine from Home?
September 11, 2018
We all struggle getting back into our regular routine after holidays and for autistic children, who we know often experience difficulty in understanding even the
What Resources are Available to Support Families on their Transitions in School?
September 7, 2018
There is a wide range of resources available to support parents and children on this exciting journey. The only danger is that there is so
Is it a Good Idea to Arrange a Meeting with their Teacher? If so, What Should I Ask?
September 4, 2018
It is a really good idea and absolutely essential to arrange a meeting with your child’s teacher, before your child starts school or when your
Are there Things I can do at Home to Prepare my Child for Starting School?
August 31, 2018
Parents and families are preparing their children for school from the day they are born and not just before the September when they start school!
What are the Most Important Things to Consider when Choosing a School for my Child?
August 29, 2018
Starting school is one of the biggest events in both a family member’s and a child’s life. All benefit from advice and support when starting
