NDA 6th Annual Disability Research Conference 2007
The 6th Annual NDA Disability Research Conference 'Evidence-based practice in Early Intervention for children with disabilities aged 0-6 years' was held on Wednesday 14th November 2007, in the O'Reilly Hall, University College Dublin
Mr Brendan Smith T.D. Minister for State, with Responsibility for Children, from Department of Health and Children
Opening SpeechPlenary Session 1
-
Gerry Brady (Central Statistics Office):
“Early years in Ireland: current data from the Central Statistics Office”
- Fionnola Kelly (Health Research Board):
- Anne McGough (St. Patrick’s College, Drumcondra):
"Early years provision for children with special needs in Ireland"
Parallel Session A
-
Fionnuala Langford (HSE West):
“Evaluating professionals and parents perspectives of the ASD diagnostic process in County Mayo”
- Dr.Aine Kelly (Order of St. John of Gods):
Parallel Session B
- Discipline of Occupational Therapy TCD and the CRC:
- Ann Coughlan, Enable Ireland Cork & Kerry:
Parallel Session C
-
Claire O’Shaughnessy (NUI Galway):
“Parents’ perspectives: challenges to Early Intervention service planning and delivery.”
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Kathleen (Catherine) O’Sullivan (HSE Clonmel):
“Parental perceptions of an Early Intervention service for children with learning disability.”
Plenary Session 2
- Keynote Presentation – Kathy Hebbeler (SRI International, USA):
- Dr. Mark Quinn (Brothers of Charity):
- Alison Harnett (National Federation of Voluntary Bodies):
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