2,500 children in HSE regions that serve the Shannonside region are currently on the CDNT waiting list. Children's Disability Network Teams provide multidisciplinary assessment, therapy, and support for children aged up to 18 with complex needs related to disabilities. Teams include professionals like occupational therapists, psychologists, and speech therapists, focusing on family-centred plans.
HSE Dublin Midlands, which includes Longford has 2,267 children on the waiting list. Both Roscommon and Leitrim are part of the HSE West and North West region. A total of 546 children are waiting there. Local Sinn Féin TD Sorca Clarke says early intervention is key:
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