This can be a difficult and confusing time, you have been given a name to explain why your child might learn differently but that might not be much help at the moment. In terms of school and what you should expect the links below may help. If you want to chat about this or have any questions, please give us a call on the NPC Helpline 01-8874477.
Autism spectrum disorder
http://ncse.ie/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Pamphlet-3-Autism-01_09_14.pdf
Emotional or behavioural disability or disorder
http://ncse.ie/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Pamphlet-4-EBD-01_09_14.pdf
General learning disability
http://ncse.ie/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Pamphlet-6-GLD-01_09_14.pdf
A specific speech and language disorder
http://ncse.ie/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Pamphlet-7-SSLD-01_09_14.pdf
A specific learning difficulty (dyslexia/dyscalculia/dysgraphia)
http://ncse.ie/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Pamphlet-8-SLD-01_09_14.pdf
A physical disability
http://ncse.ie/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Pamphlet-2-Physical-01_09_14.pdf
A visual impairment. My child is blind
http://ncse.ie/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Pamphlet-5-Vis-Imp-01_09_14.pdf
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