| Diagnosis | Definition | More Info | Support | ||||||
| Autism | Autism is a lifelong, developmental difference which relates to how a person communicates and interacts with others, and how they experience the world around them. | ASIAM – What is Autism? | ASIAM – Support Programme | ||||||
| The Art of Autism | Neurodiversity Ireland | ||||||||
| Parents Plus | |||||||||
| Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder | Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder refers to a neurodevelopmental difference in attention, concentration and activity levels. Children with a diagnosis of ADHD tend to have trouble focusing on/organising tasks (particularly schoolwork), can have high activity levels and can be impulsive. | NHS – Info | ADHD Ireland – For parents | ||||||
| ADHD Ireland – What is ADHD? | Parents Plus | ||||||||
| Global Developmental Delay/Intellectual Disability | A general learning disability or intellectual disability can range from borderline mild, mild, moderate, to severe/profound. Children with intellectual disabilities find it more difficult to learn, understand and do things than other children of the same age. | HSE – Worried your child might have a disability | Includion Ireland | ||||||
| NCSE – Information for parents of children/young people with GLD | Neurodiversity Ireland – Support | ||||||||
| Parents Plus | |||||||||
| Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties | Emotional difficulties can be problems such as anxieties, worries and fears, repetitive thoughts/behaviours, involuntary sounds or movements (tics), relationship difficulties within the family or adjusting to a difficult event or loss. Behavioural issues could be difficulties with regulating behaviour or issues with toileting, sleeping and food. | CAMHS Resources | Barnardos | ||||||
| HSE – Anxiety disorders in children | Parents Plus | ||||||||
| HSE – Separation anxiety in children | HSE – Parenting advice | ||||||||
| Anxiety UK – A guide for parents and carers | Barnardos – Your young child’s behaviour-How you can help | ||||||||
| OCD Ireland – What is OCD? | The sleep council – The good-night guide for children | ||||||||
| Your Good Self – List of resources | |||||||||
| INDI – Children’s health | |||||||||
| Developmental Coordination Disorder/ Dyspraxia | Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) or Dyspraxia is the term used to describe difficulties in the development of movement skills, balance and coordination. DCD affects a child’s performance of everyday tasks in the home, play and school environments. DCD can show as difficulties with fine and gross motor skills, coordination and balance, organisation and sequencing skills. | Dyspraxia/DCD Ireland – What is Dyspraxia/DCD? | Dyspraxia/DCD Ireland – Resources | ||||||
| Dyspraxia/DCD Ireland – Child assessment information | Neurodiversity Ireland – Support | ||||||||
| Practical tips for parents | Parents Plus | ||||||||
| Developmental Language Disorder | Developmental language disorder (DLD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that refers to difficulty in understanding and/or using spoken language. These language difficulties are not the result of a hearing impairment or physical disability. | ICAN – What is DLD? | RADLD – resources | ||||||
| RADLD – Info sheet | RADLD Ireland | ||||||||
| RADLD – Bubble resource | Rachel kelly, NCSE SLT – Information and Resources | ||||||||
| Neurodiversity Ireland – Support | |||||||||
| Parents Plus | |||||||||
| Giftedness | Children who are gifted are defined as those who demonstrate an advanced ability in one or more areas when compared to others of the same age. Children who are gifted tend to show advanced thinking, emotional intensity and are highly curious. | School Days – Resources | DCU CTYI | ||||||
| NCCA – Guidelines for teachers | Gifted and Talented Network Ireland | ||||||||
| NCGE – Understanding gifted children | |||||||||
| Dyslexia/Dyscalculia Specific Learning Disability in Reading or Mathematics | Specific learning disabilities refer to difficulty in a particular area of learning such as reading, writing, spelling and arithmetic. These difficulties are specific in that they do not arise due to an overall learning difficulty or intellectual disability. | NCSE – Information for parents/guardians | Read and Spell – How to help a child with dyslexia at home | ||||||
| School Days – Recognising and Assessing Dyslexia in your child | Dyslexia Association of Ireland | ||||||||
| Tics & Tourettes | Tics are fast, repetitive muscle movements that result in sudden and difficult to control behaviours or sounds. Tics can be frustrating and interfere with everyday activities, and they usually improve over time. Tourettes Syndrome refers to condition where these involuntary sounds and movements or tics last for longer than a year. | NHS – Info | |||||||
| The Irish Times – Ask the expert article | |||||||||
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