Additional Resources & References:

Aspergers & Autism:

(Special Education Support Service ) - use as a portal to range of sites associated with multiple disabilities including ASD. Also contains PDF formats of a number of significant reports including
Report of the Task Force on Autism (2001)- Department of Education and Science
Opening the Spectrum- Insights into Working with Pupils on the Autistic Spectrum, (2006) Monaghan: Special Educational Needs Cross Border Exchange Programme.
Autistic Spectrum Disorder: A Guide to Classroom Practice, Belfast (2003), Department of Education, Northern Ireland
National Centre for Technology in Education has information on ICT with a range of disabilities including ASD
http://www.autismireland.ie - includes information about how to get an assessment and diagnosis
http://www.autism.ie -Irish Society for Autism
http://www.autismni.org - autism in northern Ireland, former PAPA site
http://www.peatni.org - information on ABA
http://www.aspire-irl.org - The official site of the Asperger Syndrome Association of Ireland.
http://www.autismconnect.org - portal to range of websites and references about autism
http://www.asperger.org
http://www.nas.org.uk -website of the National Autistic Society, UK
http://www.safe.org
http://www.templegrandin.com - Dr. Temple Grandin’s website
http://www.autism.org - portal to number of American sites on Autism
http://www.dotolearn.com -free games and resources which are autism specific
http://www.thegraycentre.org -the original social story

Books can be ordered on line from:
http://www.amazon.co.uk
http://www.otb.ie - Outside the Box
http://www.jkp.com - Jessica Kingsley publications

Dyspraxia:

http://www.dyspraxiaireland.com - The Dyspraxia Association of Ireland
http://www.dyspraxiadcdcork.ie - Dyspraxia/DCD Cork website. Also available on this site to download in PDF Format are two booklets published by the Dyspraxia/DCD Association in Cork, in conjunction with the DCD Unit in St Finbarrs Hospital, Cork-
Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD): Practical tips for parents and
Tips for Teens and Teachers: Developmental Coordination Disorder

http://www.aoti.ie - Association of Occupational Therapists in Ireland
http://www.iasth.com - Irish Association of Speech and Language Therapists
http://www.iscp.ie - Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists
http://www.buzanworld.com – website of Tony Buzan- Mind Mapping Examples, and books can be ordered directly from here.
http://www.sensoryintegration.org.uk - Sensory Integration Network, Uk and Ireland
http://www.sess.ie - (Special Education Support Service ) - use as a portal to range of sites associated with multiple disabilities including DCD/DVD.

Books can be ordered on line from:
http://www.amazon.co.uk
http://www.otb.ie - Outside the Box
http://www.jkp.com - Jessica Kingsley publications
Buzan, T. (2005). The Ultimate Book of Mind Maps, London: Harper Thorsons
Dennison, P. and Dennison, G. ( ). Brain Gym: Teacher’s Ed. Revised
Edu-Kinesthetic, Inc. See http://www.braingym.com/

Sweeney, C. (2007) Good Inclusive Practice for Children With Dyspraxia/DCD in Irish Primary Schools, Dublin: EU Publishing for Dyspraxia Association of Ireland – Available from the Dyspraxia Association of Ireland, Jungheinrich, 69 Cookstown Industrial Estate, Tallaght, Dublin 24

ADHD:

http://www.hadd.ie/ - Irish online support group for families and educationalists.
Provides access to a number of free PDF downloads including:
• ADHD and Education: A Resource for Teachers (2005) HADD Family Support Group.
• A Survey of ADHD in Irish Children (2007) HADD Family Support Group - a Nation-wide survey of 150 Irish parents of children diagnosed with ADHD
http://www.adders.org/ - ADHD support group in UK and Ireland
http://www.ncld.org/ The National Centre for learning disabilities website (American site)
http://www.ldonline.org/ - Learning Disabilities on line, specializing in resources and information on ADHD. (American site)
http://www.chadd.org/ - information and resources relating to ADHD (American site)
http://www.sess.ie/ - (Special Education Support Service) - use as a portal to range of sites associated with multiple disabilities including ADHD.
http://www.ncte.ie – National Centre for Technology in Education has information on ICT with a range of disabilities including ADHD
http://www.buzanworld.com – website of Tony Buzan- Mind Mapping examples, and books can be ordered directly from here.
http://www.sensoryintegration.org.uk/ - the Sensory Integration Network, UK and Ireland

Books can be ordered on line from:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/
http://www.otb.ie/ - Outside the Box
http://www.jkp.com/ - Jessica Kingsley Publications
Buzan, T. (2005). The Ultimate Book of Mind Maps, London: Harper Thorsons
Dennison, P. and Dennison, G. (1992). Brain Gym (Orange): Edu-Kinesthetic, Inc. See http://www.braingym.com/

O’Regan, F. (2002). How to Teach and Manage Children with ADHD, Cambridge: LDA

Williams, M. (1996). How Does Your Engine Run? A Learner’s Guide to the Alert Program for Self-Regulation.

Plummer, D. (2008). Anger Management Games for Children. London; Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Cooper, P. and Bilton, K. (1996). Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder- A Practical Guide for Teachers. Second Edition. London; David Fulton Publishers

Reif, S.F. (2003).The ADHD Book of Lists: a Practical Guide for Helping Children and Teens with Attention Deficit Disorders. San Francisco; Jossey-Bass

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th Edition, Text Revision (2000), American Psychiatric Association

Syndromes (downsyndrome):

http://www.downsyndrome.ie/ - Down Syndrome Ireland. Practical information and strategies for Primary schools and Secondary schools including PDF download of Including Children with Down Syndrome in your School.

http://www.dsscotland.org.uk/ - Down’s Syndrome Scotland. Can download Mackinnon, C. (2003).Making it Work: Supporting Inclusion in Secondary Schools. Downs Syndrome of Scotland.

http://www.downs-syndrome.org.uk/ - Down’s Syndrome Association

http://www.downsed.org/ -Down’s Syndrome Education International. Source of resources to purchase for use in education

http://www.supportdisc.co.uk/ - free software download to generate Interactive-visual timetables

http://www.lamh.ie – Irish sign language for children with mild, moderate or severe and profound learning disabilities

http://www.mathsextra.com/ - Maths resources to buy and download

http://www.teachers.tv/

http://www.whiteboardroom.org.uk/ - Interactive whiteboard resources for children with Specific Learning Disabilities, profound and multiple learning disabilities and Autistic Spectrum Disorder.

http://www.dotolearn.com - resources for children with autism and other learning disabilities

Buckley, S. and Bird, G. (1994). Meeting the
Educational Needs of Children with Down Syndrome:
A Handbook for Teachers. Portsmouth: University of Portsmouth.

Down Syndrome Association & Scottish Down’s
Syndrome Association. Including Pupils with Down’s
Syndrome. Information for Teachers and Learning
Support Assistants – Primary.

Lorenz, S.91998). Children With down’s syndrome: a Guide for Teachers and Support Assistants in Mainstream Education (Resource Materials for Teachers). London: David Fulton Publishers.

Newton, R. (2004). The Down’s Syndrome Handbook. Vermilion.

Phonological Awareness Training (P.A.T.). Available from E.T.C. Consult, Leeson Street, Dublin 2.

Selikowitz, M. (2008). Down Syndrome (The Facts). Third edition. Oxford: Oxford University Press

Syndromes (fragile X):

http://www.fragilex-ireland.org/ - website of the Irish Fragile X Society and support group

http://www.fragilex.org.uk/ - website of the UK Fragile X Society. It has PDF booklets of-
Fragile X: An introduction
Fragile X Syndrome: An Introduction to Educational Needs. (2003). Third Edition- (an introductory guide for Teachers, SNAs and schools interested in Fragile X Syndrome)
A further publication, Fragile X: Education and Severe Learning Difficulties, and videos including Fragile X Syndrome are available by contacting the Society directly through links on the website.

http://www.fragilex.org/ - website of the Fragile X Foundation, USA

http://www.fragilex.org/au/ - Website of the Australian Fragile X Society. Through links in the resource section it is possible to access a publication Lesson Planning Guide for Students with Fragile X Syndrome: A Practical Approach for the Classroom. (2004). The National Fragile X Foundation Education Project. San Francisco, USA ( http://www.nfxf.org/FXSBinderReprint0804.pdf )

Dew-Hughes, D.(Ed) (2004).Educating Children With Fragile X Syndrome: A Multi-Professional View. Oxon: Routledge.

Hull Learning Services (2004).Supporting Children with Fragile X Syndrome. London: David Fulton Publishers Ltd

Saunders, S. (2000). Fragile X Syndrome: A Guide for Teachers. London: David fulton Publishers

Specific Learning Disability:

http://www.dyslexia.ie/ - Dyslexia Association of Ireland website, with information about the Association of Children and Adults with Learning Disabilities. Includes some advice on assessment for SLD within Ireland.
http://www.nida.org.uk/ - Northern Ireland Dyslexia Association
http://www.scoilnet.ie/ - useful information on primary and secondary education
http://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/ - The British Dyslexia Association web site for children and adults with dyslexia, parents and teachers

http://www.dyscalculia.org/ - Learning resource for people with a maths learning disorder or disability. Also includes useful section on dysgraphia

http://www.ldonline.org/ - Learning Disabilities on line

http://www.sess.ie/ - (Special Education Support Service) - use as a portal to a range of sites associated with multiple disabilities including SLD. Wave 3 Mathematics- a useful mathematics programme supporting the child with gaps in mathematical understanding is available in zip file to download at http://www.sess.ie/category/website-terms/categories/specific-learning-disabilities/dyscalculia

http://www.hwtears.com/ - Handwriting without Tears

http://www.imindmap.com/ - Mindmapping software by Tony Buzan

http://www.buzanworld.com/ -also Mindmapping information and resources by Tony Buzan
http://www.ncte.ie/ - National Centre for Technology in Education has information on use of ICT with a wide range of disabilities including SLD

Specialist software suppliers-
http://www.awardsys.net/ - Andrews Award Systems
http://www.cricksoft.com/ -Crick software
http://www.diskovery.ie/ -Diskovery
http://www.donjohnston.com/ - Don Johnston Software
http://www.edtech.ie/ - Edtech Software Ltd
http://www.inclusive.co.uk/ - Inclusive Technology Ltd.
http://www.jacksontechnology.com/ -Jackson Technology
http://www.riverdeep-learning.co.uk/ - Riverdeep Learning
http://www.sherston.com/ - Sherston Software
http://www.dyslexic.com/ - information on ICT and software that is SLD specific
Books can be ordered on line from:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/
http://www.otb.ie/ - Outside the Box Learning Resources
http://www.jkp.com/ - Jessica Kingsley publications
Department of Education and Science (2001). Report of the Task Force on Dyslexia. Dublin: Government Publication. To download PDF version visit http://www.education.ie/servlet/blobservlet/sped_dyslexia.pdf  
Department of Education and Science. (2000). Learning-Support Guidelines. Dublin: Stationery Office

Joint Publication of the Department of Education, North and South Understanding Dyslexia-A Guide for Schools. Dublin: Government Publications

Ball, M., Hughes, A. and McCormack, W. (2006). Dyslexia: An Irish perspective. Dublin: Blackhall Publishers

Butterworth, B. and Yeo, D.,(2002). Dyscalculia Guidance: Helping Pupils With Specific Learning Difficulties in Maths. Oxon: nferNelson Publishing Company
Buzan, T. (2005). The Ultimate Book of Mind Maps, London: Harper Thorsons
Chinn, S. and Ashcroft, J. R. (Ed.) (1993). Mathematics for Dyslexics: A Teaching Handbook. London: Whurr
Chinn, S. (2007).Dealing With Dyscalculis: Sum Hope .(New edition). London: Souvenir Press
Dennison, P. and Dennison, G. ( 1992). Brain Gym: Teacher’s Ed. Revised
Edu-Kinesthetic, Inc. See also http://www.braingym.com/  

Hornsby, Beve (2001). Dyslexics I have Known or Reaching for the Stars.
London: Whurr

Richards, R. (2005). When Writing’s a Problem: Understanding Dysgraphia and Helpful Hints for Reluctant Writers. RET Centre Press; 4th Edition.

Shiel, G., Morgan, M., & Larney, R. (1998). Study of Remedial Education in Irish Primary Schools. Dublin: Stationery Office.

Prader-Willi Syndrome

http://www.pwai.ie/ - Irish prader-Willi Syndrome Association website
http://www.pwsa.co.uk/ - Prader-Willi Syndrome Association website (UK)
http://www.pws.org.nz/ - Prader- Willi Syndrome Association, New Zealand
http://www.fpwr.org/ - Foundation for Prader-Willi Research (USA)
http://www.pwsausa.org/ The American website of the Prader-Willi Syndrome Association
http://www.dotolearn.com/ -free games and resources, many of which are autism specific
www.thegraycentre.org/ -the original social story website. Many variations on this theme also exist
www.teacch.com/ - for information on structuring the environment, the routine and the work, and structured teaching methods
www.pecs.com/ - for information on picture communication exchange systems
www.tonyattwood.com.au/whatsnew.html - for information on the CAT-kit.
www.challengingbehaviour.org.uk/ - Information on how to deal with challenging behaviour from the Challenging Behaviour Foundation
www.circle-time.co.uk/ - information on circle time from Jenny Mosley
www.lamh.org/ - website for information on training and resources using Lamh sign language

Books can be ordered on line from:
www.amazon.co.uk/
www.otb.ie/ - Outside the Box Learning Resources
www.jkp.com/ - Jessica Kingsley publication

Waters David, J. (1991). Prader-Willi Syndrome: A Practical Guide (Resource Materials for Teachers). London: David Fulton Publishers

Rett Syndrome:

www.rettsyndrome.ie/ - Rett Syndrome of Ireland
www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/Rett_syndrome.cfm - website of the National Institute of Child and Human Development (USA)
www.rettsyndrome.org/ - International Rett Syndrome Foundation

www.rettsyndrome.org.uk/ - Rett Syndrome Association, UK
www.retthelp.info/ - website created by Kathy Hunter who helped establish the International Rett Syndrome Association. It aims to give the opportunity to ask questions of Rett Syndrome experts without the need to travel. Some sections are still under construction
www.rettsyndrome.eu/ - the European Association of Rett Syndrome groups
www.rsrf.org/parent_resources/9.6html

Books can be ordered on line from:
www.amazon.co.uk/
www.otb.ie/ - Outside the Box Learning Resources
www.jkp.com/ - Jessica Kingsley publication

Birkett, V. and Barnes, R. (2003). How to Support and Teach Children with Special Educational Needs. Published by LDA.

Lindberg, B. (2006). Understanding Rett Syndrome: A Practical Guide for Parents, Teachers, and Therapists (Second edition). Gottingen: Hogrefe and Huber Publishers.

Lewis, J. and Wilson, D. (1998). Pathways to Learning in Rett Syndrome. London: David Fulton Publishers

 

Torette Syndrome:

Books can be ordered on line from:
www.amazon.co.uk/
www.otb.ie/ - Outside the Box Learning Resources
www.jkp.com/ - Jessica Kingsley publication

www.tsai.ie/ - Tourette Syndrome Association of Ireland
www.tourettesyndrome.net/
www.tsa.org.ukwww.tsa-usa.org/ - Tourette Syndrome Association of America. Includes an online resource store, and it is possible to buy directly from them,
Bronheim, S. (1994). An Educator’s Guide to Tourette Syndrome. New York: Tourette Syndrome Association.
Conners, S. (19 ). Specific Classroom Strategies and Techniques for Students with TS, ADHD, OCD. (Second Edition) Tourette Syndrome Association
www.sess.ie/categories/assessed_syndromes/tourette-syndrome/more-information - Tourette Syndrome General Information (PDF)
www.tourettes-action.org.uk/publications - to download various booklets in PDF format, including:
Box, H. (Ed) (2008). Tourette Syndrome: An Introduction. Tourettes Action. And
Ball, C. and Box, H. (Ed) (2008). Educational Issues and Tourette syndrome: An Introduction for Parents and Schools. Tourettes Action

Carroll, A. and Robertson, M. (2000). Tourette Syndrome: A Practical Guide for Teachers, Parents and Carers (Resource Materials for Teachers). London: David Fulton Publishers

Chowdhury, U. (2004). Tics and Tourette Syndrome: A Handbook for Parents and Professionals. London: Jessica Kingsley Publications