Under the ‘inclusion’ model, disabled children, no matter what their disability, would be mainstreamed with all the rest of the children, writes Victoria White

Parents of children with autism are being forced to apply to up to 30 schools to secure a place for their child in the South Dublin area.

Seven primary schools have agreed to create school places for children with special educational needs following directions from the Minister for Education under recently introduced legislation.

The education minister has told six schools to provide more critically-needed special education places.

A High Court challenge against a decision to expel a teenager with autism from the secondary school he had been attending will be heard before the start of the new school year.

A special needs assistant now paraplegic following a road accident has won, by a four to one majority, her Supreme Court appeal over a decision she cannot return to work at a special needs school.

The dad of a gifted student with special needs fears his son's behavioural progress will be destroyed with the axing of an 'invaluable' resource class at his school from September.

The Department of Education has received 79 reports of possible misuse of special education teaching resources, with half still under review.

The state’s most vulnerable children are not benefiting from the economic upturn and use of words like “inclusiveness” and “equality” are sometimes little more than lip service, according to the Ombudsman for Children.

Trade union Fórsa says staff employed by Ireland's School Completion Programme should be given the same employment status as other public servants.

The trade union which represents special needs assistants has called for immediate consultation on Government plans to introduce changes in the funding and delivery of the service.

New Department of Education guidelines expected by next summer will tell schools that physically restraining or secluding children must not be used as disciplinary measures.

Children with special care needs will get the right supports at the right time in an overhaul of how they are assisted at school, Education Minister Richard Bruton has pledged.

Migrant children and those from disadvantaged areas start primary school significantly earlier than others and do not settle as well, significant new research shows.

Migrant children and those from disadvantaged areas start primary school significantly earlier than others and do not settle as well, significant new research shows.

More than two dozen speech, language, and occupational therapists are to go into schools and pre-schools in a pilot project designed to improve and speed up access to services.

Schools could be legally forced to set up classes for pupils with special educational needs if parents are unable to get a local school to provide services.

Children identified with behavioural, emotional, or social difficulties are significantly more likely to come from a socio-economically disadvantaged background than children without special learning needs, a new study has found.

Irish Rail is phasing out ‘quiet carriages’ on all trains due to the “almost universal use” of mobile phones.

Home tutor Valerie Sheehan has developed books for children with autism, offering strategies to support all of the family, says Karen Murray.

A new film could inspire parents to truly celebrate difference and so head off bullying, writes Helen O’Callaghan

Around 60 children with special needs are waiting for transport to schools in Cork, three weeks after the start of term.

Children with special needs are unable to attend the school deemed most suitable for them as they do not qualify, under strict rules, for school transport.

Legal powers should be created to force schools to set up special classes for children with autism, TDs and senators told Education Minister Richard Bruton.