Archive (Special Needs Education)

The following is an archive of sites associated with special educational needs projects and organisations.

The Garden Centre
A garden centre theme explored via an integrated approach to the curriculum. (Video)
 

Apraxia Kids
Information, articles and publications on a range of speech disorders.
 

Communications Matters 
Information on augmentative and alternative communications methods.
 

 

 CAST 
 Educational R&D organisation promoting learning opportunities for all   individuals. (US)

 

TES Connect - SEN 
Lesson plans, activities, games, videos for teaching special educational
needs.

 

Brainwave  - The Irish Epilspsy Association
Providing a wide range of services aimed at people with epilepsy.

 

European Agency - SEN
National overview covering policy, legislation, finance & CPD.

 

Visual Perception
Worksheets that will help to improve visual perception.                          

 

HelpKidzLearn
Free online games and resources for young special education needs children.

 

NCCA Curriculum Planning Tool
Online primary planning tool. Especially helpful in planning for multi-grade classes or cross-curricular learning.

 

Down Syndrome Ireland
Raising awareness about people with Down Syndrome as valued members of the community

ICEPE Blog
SEN related posts from the Institute of Child Education and Psychology Europe.

 

Gem kids
Programme of learning through play, art, stories, games and more.                               

 

 

About Cerebral Palsy.org
Resources for Cerebral Palsy, its causes and types.                              

 

 

Dyslexia Friendly Classroom
(TeacherTV) Understanding Dyslexia and employing strategies.                                

 

 

LD Podcast
The Podcast about Learning and Learning Disabilities.                                

 

 

Emotional Intelligence (teachers.tv)
Video (15mins) exploring the teaching of emotional skills to teenagers.                                 

 

teachers.tv
Video (30 mins) exploring the issue of inclusion in special needs education.                                      

 

Cerebral Palsy
Facts, information and advice on Cerebral Palsy.                                      

 

Irish Association for Gifted Children
Supporting, parents, children and teachers of gifted children.                                      

 

Hands on Scotland
Toolkit for promoting promoting emotional well-being.                                       

 

PwDI
People with Disabilities in Ireland - National cross disability organisation.                                          

 

 

 

 

NALA
National Adult Literacy Awareness Week: Sept 22-29.                                             

 

 

 

Headstrong
Supporting young people's mental health needs.                                          

 

 

Ouch
Online disability magazine from the BBC.                                          

 

 

ADDISS
National Attention Deficit Disorder Information and Support Service. (UK)

PEAT (N.I)
Parents' Education as Autism Therapists.

 

Cystic Fibrosis
What is it? What causes it? How can it be treated?


Irish Deaf Kids
Supporting inclusive mainstream education for deaf children in Ireland.


The Rhythmic Arts Project;
Educational program for people with disabilities employing drums and percussion.

 

Archways 
Preventing and treating emotional and behavioural difficulties in children aged 3 – 10 years.

 

Standing Conference on Teacher Education, North and South.
Resource for teachers in mainstream classes to further their knowledge and help them understand and provide for the special needs of many children in their classes.

 

UN Autism Awareness Day
Links to information and support for parents and teachers, from the Special Education Support Service.

 

European Agency - SEN
Individual Transition Plans (ITP) from school to employment explained.

 

Asthma Society of Ireland
Advice for schools and parents dealing with children who have asthma.

 

National Council for Special Education
Contact details, guidelines and information for teachers and parents.

 

Autism Ireland
Parents organisation about discovering and coping with Autism.

 

Inclusion Ireland
Organisation representing the interests of people with an intellectual disability.

 

Dyslexia Association of Ireland
Information and support for those affected by the Specific Learning Disability /Dyslexia

 

Kids Behaviour
Articles on behaviour and discipline, UK site.

 

 

NASEN
UK National Association for Special Educational Needs - promoting the development of children with special educational needs.

 

 

National Disability Authority
Organsiation promoting and helping secure the rights of people with disabilities.

 

Nala
National Adult Literacy Agency - Information and programmes for people with reading difficulties.

Irish Association for Gifted Children
Overview of organisation, publications, aims and related activities.

Rehab
Training, employment and social care for people over 16yrs.

 

SESS
Special Education Support Service - Information on the role of the organisation and resources on reading, assessment and ICT .

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BBC Ouch
Epilepsy
Euro Mediterrean Conference

ILSA - Irish Learning Support Association
Lámh
National Association for Special Educational Needs

National Association for Intellectual Disability in Ireland

 

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