"There is a clarity, brevity and fun element in these books which attracts the reader to them again and again. These books are favourites with the pupils in my class. They lead to enjoyment of reading; to greater understanding of the sequential routines of everyday activities and ultimately to greater independence. The students find them a great model for role playing. The clock symbol while teaching necessary patience can also aid the child to become more familiar with the hour on the clock. I am looking forward to the next set in the series.
Inspiration, courage, support, kindness, relationships, positivity, hope, persistence – these are just some of the words ringing in my head after being part of the Immersion Event in Killarney last week. It was a week long event to learn, reflect...
Saturday
18 May 2013
We all hear lots of nightmare stories about the HSE, but I want to share a good experience with you! Stephen, our 14 year old with autism/rare chromosomal disorder had a bad fall before Christmas. He does not have the...
My outrage and anger continues this week with the announcement by our government in their annual budget to cut the respite care grant for carers by 20%. As a carer of my son Stephen who has autism, I cannot accept...
Why is there no joined up thinking in our government policy when it comes to disability services? There have been countless reports, most recently 
I was talking to a friend earlier this week that had just been to visit a doctor with her little boy. The news she got from the doctor was not good. Her words brought me back to the day the...
Parenting is a tricky subject at the best of times, with constant ups and downs. The toddler and teenage years seem to be particular highlights for testing of parenting skills! Stephen (who has a rare chromosomal disorder and autism spectrum...
