This section of our website provides general information for families on topics such as Entitlements and Benefits and Early Information.
This information is useful for families whose child has been given a diagnosis, and for those who have a concern about a possible diagnosis. View Information for Families
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This section provides information that professionals can print for families at the time of diagnosis of a child's additional needs, disability or developmental concern. It also contains helpful information to directly support you in your communication with families.
Click on the 'What's New' link above to see all of the news stories from the Informing Families Project
Information Booklet for Parents of Children with Special Educational Needs launched providing information on the full range of educational supports available in schools for children with special educational needs.
The HSE are currently carrying out a review of children and young people's disability services. A bulletin describing the work of this review has been issued. Parents are invited to put their names forward as representatives on local implementation groups.
Nurses from University College Cork received training in the Best Practice Guidelines for Informing Families of their Child's Disability today, delivered by parent and Chairperson of the Informing Families Project in Cork, Katherine O'Leary.
The Informing Families Project developed best practice guidelines for informing families of their child's disability, and supporting families receiving this news. The guidelines were developed through consultation and research with families and professionals. In this section of the website you can:
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