News - Special needs

Senator Joe Flaherty says the boy's school isn't providing enough supports for him - as they don't have access to a behavioural therapist.

She says this is very inconvenient for councillors Niall Gannon and Gerry Hagan, who teach kids with special educational needs.

Children with autism already face significant costs for many treatments not currently provided under the public system according to Senator Carrigy

Mairin O' Keefe says a lot of her fellow teachers are taking early retirement

Advertisements for the new Special Needs Assistants positions can be accessed on educationposts.ie with a July 16th closing date for applications

A provider of care for children with special needs in Leitrim says the ongoing row between unions and the Department of Education is causing stress

The Education Minister says lockdown has been a traumatic experience for children with special needs. Children and parents have been left disappointed for a second