Useful Links//
Useful Websites:
Dyspraxiaireland.ie -Parent support organisation for individuals with Dyspraxia and their families, provide information, talks, courses and a range of support groups.
Canchild.ca Canadian service and lead centre internationally on research in the area of DCD, excellent free on line workshop the A to Z of DCD.
Dyspraxia foundation – Organisation which raise awareness and share information on all aspects of living with Dyspraxia
Dyspraxia kids- Face book page with interesting articles, tips and strategies to support children with DCD/Dyspraxia
HADD- Parent support group and resource centre for information and services available on ADHD
Asiam.ie – Website to support people with autism, educate the public, raise awareness, empower and advocate for individuals with ASD
Aspire- Support service for individuals with Asperger’s Syndrome and their families, provides advice, talks and information sharing
Dyslexia Association of Ireland – many online resources, courses, talks, workshops and more
Urability.ie provide information talks, training, assessment and summer camps on Technology support in education for individuals with developmental disorders.
Boxofideas.org is a free online site with 100’s of tips and ideas to support children with Developmental Disorders from how to tie shoes to supporting attention.
Understood.org information on ADHD, attention issues and advocacy for your son/daughter
Allowances- to source information google- DCA- Domiciliary Care Allowance, ICTC- Incapacitated child tax credit
Maths Issues:
www.powerof2.co.uk have maths support resources for teaching 1-1 and coaching materials for overlearning key concepts
www.numicontrainingandmaterials.cpdcollege.com/node/6
Great training resource for parents to use at home to teach key underpinning maths and number concepts hands on materials and games. It is a multi-sensory approach
Literacy:
Nessy- Dyslexia support site with lots of information, games and online talks
http://www.dyslexiaconsultant.com/top-five-apps-for-dyslexia/
http://www.sunshineandhurricanes.com/15-kids-apps-for-learning-disabilities/
Transitions:
Move627.org is a free online site with tips and information on how to support a child when transitioning from primary to second level education.
R.A.C.E: Reasonable Accommodation in Certified Examinations, offer exam support at Junior and Leaving certificate state examinations. Criteria for eligibility and requirements can be found online.
D.A.R.E: The Disability Access Route to Education (Third level- College access), requirements and eligibility information can be found online.
AHEAD.ie (Association of Higher Education and Disability) This is a service that provides support and advice to individuals with developmental disorders and other disabilities on accessing third level education.
Disability Support Officers or Access Officers- Are available at most third level college to support students with additional learning needs
www.accesscollege.ie- Web site outlining the specific requirements for different colleges and links to universities sites
Study Supports:
Revision guides - Less Stress More Success, Rapid Revision, and Revise Wise – Provide summary notes on course materials subject by subject See www.revisewise.ie, www.schoolbooksireland.ie
www.studentenrichment.ie – study & revision material, study tips, subject specific material.
www.studyclix.ie - This site provides an analysis of past papers in the LC and JC by topic as well as the marking schemes. It also has notes and videos on different topics.
English Resources
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www.sparknotes.com – Shakespeare in plain English, audio books, novels, poetry
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www.loyalbooks.com – free popular audio books
Maths www.positivemaths.ie – online maths tutorial website
Revision Support -Eir Study Hub (https://www.eir.ie/studyhub/)
Studynotes.ie - Good site for Junior Cert notes, with some great flashcard options
Studyclix.ie - Online study website – very useful for visual learners, allows the student to create their own exam papers form sections they may have just studied.
Mind Maps from revision sites such as http://leavingcertmindmaps.ie.
http://www.dyslexia.ie/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Factsheets-forSecond-level-schools-2014.pdf
Support/Helplines
handinhandparenting.org- great site with regular articles on positive parenting and managing difficulty challenges along the way they have a FB page/link
Barnardo’s: Support and counselling service to parents
Parent-line is a resource for parents that provides support, guidance and information on all aspects of parenting. 18909272777.
Spunout.ie youth information website aimed at youths from 16-25, contains information on finding jobs, student grants, study and exam time tips, youth health and wellness.
Teen-line- free phone in or text in service 8pm-11pm weekdays and 4pm-11pm or Wednesdays. 1800833634 Text ‘TEEN’ to 50015.
Child-line provides support to young people through a free phone service 24 hours. They also have lots of information about issues such as depression, disability, eating disorders and other issues that affect health and wellbeing of children. 1800666666 Text ‘TALK’ TO 50101. www.childline.ie.