Is anyone asking parents why they are so unhappy with the education their children are / aren't getting in special classes. Doesn't bode well for moving them all to mainstream - not a runner! Something is failing these kids. Please ask parents what it is
Elizabeth Bonker, a nonverbal autistic student, gained worldwide attention for delivering her valedictorian speech using an AAC device. She is hosting a series of free and ticketless talks across Ireland in the upcoming weeks - see attached. Dublin date pending
‘We equate verbal fluency with intelligence’: why Angie Kim wrote a novel about a non-speaking autistic boy https://t.co/jPr2V5pXy0 Also ulcerative colitis and autism mentioned (which should be part of a bowel issues screen when autism is diagnosed)...
Our TY Active Schools team finished their Coaching Module with @oreillyliam25_o of Offaly Sports Partnership today by coaching the brilliant kids of Ballybryan Primary School - Fun & Fitness was the aim and it didn't disappoint! 🏀⚽🎾 @ActiveFlag@bodiarmada@tydotie
After all the work: Celebrate! Holly Davis salutes the crowd as she awaits the presentation of her silver medal at the World Under-19 Championships in Paris. Bianca Camelia Ifteni of Romania won gold and Cloe Callorda bronze in the women's single. See https://t.co/1hdpCaJt8J
@killen_tara I agree that’s true for many ND. However, the rigidity you speak of is exactly what many high need ASD kiddos require to learn basic life skills eg toileting, safety and even feeding for some
Thanks so all the coaches who have expressed interest in our study so far! There is still time to sign up 🤩
Follow the link below for more information ℹ️
We are looking for coaches (male and female) to take part in an online interview ‼️💻
‘Investigating the Experiences of Coaches working with Female Athletes and the Menstrual Cycle’
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Thank you @OffalySP for inviting me to be your keynote speaker at last nights “Coaching the Female Athlete” Workshop 🏃🏽♀️
It was a great opportunity for @Niamhnic4 and I to launch our upcoming research project which we are very excited to get started on!
Medical/ social work/ psych / slt/ ot/ phn/ Ecce/ early childhood/ adult ed - students & graduates can apply for paid work in DES special schools this summer for the summer programme. Great opportunity. Flyer & details attached. Apply on https://t.co/jv8THhHmvM Please retweet.
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