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With the kids back in school after the break and covid numbers still high, we have many substitute teachers in schools right now, and probably this will continue for the next few months.

There...

At Christmas time, many children are going to receive lovely presents. Dolls, superheroes, figurines, toy people, family dolls... and they will enjoy endless hours of fun with them. So, let´s pay attention to what type of dolls and figurines we get...

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Children with developmental delays often need more time and practice to learn new skills. The same might happen when we teach them about colours. I often see parents and teacher...

How We Managed Lockdown With A Child With Autism.

It’s been ten long weeks since Ireland went into lockdown. Although the situation is far from over, seeing the number of cases of COVID-19 dropping and restrictions easing as our country gradually ...

Super Simple Playdough Recipe.

This week I want to share a quick recipe to make homemade playdough. I use a super simple recipe, so you probably already have all the ingredients you need for it in the house. You can just make white playdough, or y...

First And Next Boards.

First and next boards are very simple schedules that we use to help children with autism. They can also be of benefit to any child or student who finds it difficult to transition from one activity to another.

The boards help ...

Cooking With Your Child.

Have you heard of Temple Grandin? She is an American autistic professor and an advocate for the rights of autistic people. I attended one of her talks in Dublin a few years back. At the talk, many parents asked her how man...

Let's Talk About Love & Relationships.

With Valentine’s Day coming up, I would like to talk about love and relationships!

There is no question that having children has a big impact on any marriage. Having a child with special needs has an even bi...

The Myth Of Educational Toys

During the early days of my career as a visiting teacher, I began to build my collection of toys from specialised catalogues. I was sure that I needed lots of these toys for my students with special needs. I really enj...