Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 December 2013
185. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Education and Skills the structures or procedures in place for parents with children who have autism to help them navigate the transition from primary to secondary school. [53709/13]
View answerThe Deputy will be aware that one of the functions of the National Council for Special Education (NCSE), through its network of local Special Educational Needs Organisers (SENOs), is to provide support to schools, and parents/guardians of children with special educational needs. All schools have the names and contact details of their local SENO. Parents may also contact their local SENO directly to discuss their child's special educational needs, using the contact details available on www.ncse.ie. The role of the SENO in planning for the transition of children from one stage of schooling to another can include the provision of information to parents and or liaising between schools and parents. The NEPS psychologists and or the HSE can also be involved in supporting the transition of pupils with complex special needs. Information including general principles for planning for transitioning are also available on the NCSE website
