Inclusive Cork school left waiting for autism classes — as parents fund new sensory space

Scoil Eoin in Ballincollig has yet to get funds for three autism spectrum disorder classes already sanctioned by the NCSE

Parents' association chairwoman Sabrina O’Shea and one of her fellow parents, Sinead Perry, at the new sensory rooms that parents have funded at Scoil Eoin in Ballincollig, Cork. Picture: Jim Coughlan

An inclusive Cork primary school said it is hopeful for action on developing much-needed autism classes sanctioned five years ago that have yet to open, despite its best efforts.

On Monday, Scoil Eoin in Ballincollig officially opened ‘Cuas Ciúin’ — 'calm cove' in Irish — its new sensory space, funded by the school’s parents' association.