Supporting Students with Additional Education Needs
The National Council for Special Education has developed resources for parents of children with additional needs who may benefit from specific advice during the period of school closure. All resources are available on the NCSE website and publicised through education partners and Twitter. The NCSE visiting teacher service continues to provide direct telephone/skype support to families and students. The NCSE resources can be accessed at: www.ncse.ie/online-resources < ncse.ie/online-resources> and include;
resources for parents and teachers such as class\age level activities practical advice on how to take care of Assistive Technology in the Home and a suite of Occupational Therapy and Speech and Language Therapy resources (including a social story animation on attending a Covid-19 test Centre prepared by the HSE).
April 17, 2020