Neurology is the branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the nervous system, including the brain, brain stem, spinal cord, root, plexus, peripheral nerves and muscle. The total cost of disorders of the brain and mind was estimated at €798 billion in Europe in 2010. This estimate is likely to
Epilepsy is a chronic disease characterized by unpredictable, sometimes lifelong, often dangerous, seizures. The condition affects about one in every 100 people and is second only to stroke as the commonest chronic neurological disorder in Europe. Of the 40,000 sufferers in Ireland only about 70% are well controlled on medication,
The assessment and treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in adults was prioritised by the Health Service Executive (HSE) Mental Health and Clinical Design and Innovation, in conjunction with the College of Psychiatrists of Ireland (COPI), for development as a Clinical Programme because of the absence of such services
The programme was established in 2010 as a joint initiative of the HSE Clinical Design and Innovation and the Royal College of Physicians. The programme aims to ensure that persons with life-limiting conditions and their families can easily access a level of palliative care service that is appropriate to their
The official education portal provided by the Department of Education and Skills is called Scoilnet. It aims to support Ireland’s education community by providing information and advice to students, teachers and parents. Scoilnet offers resources on a wide range of subjects that have been evaluated by subject matter experts to make
https://www.rehab.ie/national-learning-network/support-for-employers/ – Employer Services – Benefits of NLN to employers – Employing people with Disabilities – Employer testimonials – Employee Testimonials – FAQ
https://www.rehab.ie/national-learning-network/ National Learning Network (NLN) provides a range of flexible training courses for people who have experienced a setback, have had an accident, a mental health issue, an illness, injury or have a disability and extra support needs. We are the largest private provider of personalised education, training and employment services in Ireland. Our
https://asiam.ie/download-today-asiam-back-school-handbooks/ Education can throw up many challenges for students with Autism such as the environment, structure, social aspect, curriculum and communication, to name just a few. However education is also an opportunity for people with Autism, of all abilities, to pursue their strengths, gain understanding in the local community and
https://www.iapc.ie/ Palliative care is, first and foremost, about life. It is an approach to care that is life-affirming and life-enabling. “You matter because you’re you, and you matter to the end of your life. We will do all we can not only to help you to die peacefully, but also
https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/4/disability/progressing-disability/links/ Please note websites which are not Irish may contain information on services which may not be relevant in this country ASD / Autism:https://hse.ie/portal/eng/health/az/A/Autistic-spectrum-disorder/www.aspireireland.iewww.autismireland.iewww.autismspectrum.org.auwww.autism.org.ukwww.middletownautism.comwww.asiam.ieADD/ADHD:https://hse.ie/portal/eng/health/az/A/Attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-ADHD-/www.hadd.iewww.incadds.ieAngelman Syndrome:www.angelman.iehttps://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/angelman-syndromeBrain Injury:www.abiireland.iewww.headway.ieCerebral Palsy:https://www.scope.org.uk/Chromosomal:www.rarechromo.orghttps://www.grdo.ie/Cleft Palate:https://www.cleft.ie/https://www.hse.ie/eng/health/az/C/Cleft-lip-and-palate/Down’s Syndrome:https://hse.ie/portal/eng/health/az/D/Down’s-syndrome/https://www.downsyndrome.ie/DCD / Dyspraxia:https://hse.ie/portal/eng/health/az/D/Dyspraxia-children-/Deaf:https://hse.ie/portal/eng/health/az/D/Deafnesswww.chime.ieDeafBlind:https://hse.ie/portal/eng/health/az/D/Deafblindness/EFoetal Alcohol:https://www.fasd.ie/Fragile X:https://fragilexireland.org/https://www.fragilex.org.uk/Friedreich’s Ataxia:https://www.ninds.nih.gov/Disorders/Patient-Caregiver-Education/Fact-Sheets/Friedreichs-Ataxia-Fact-SheetGlobal Developmental Delay:https://www.cafamily.org.uk/medical-information/conditions/g/global-developmental-delay/Hearing Impairment:https://hse.ie/portal/eng/health/az/H/Hearing-impairment/Hydrocephalus:https://hse.ie/portal/eng/health/az/H/Hydrocephalus/Intellectual Disability:https://www.sess.ie/categories/general-learning-disabilitieshttps://www.intellectualdisability.info/JKLearning Disability (Mild / Moderate / Severe Profound):https://www.sess.ie/categories/general-learning-disabilitieshttps://www.understood.org/enMuscular Dystrophy:https://www.mdi.ie/https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/muscular-dystrophy/Pages/Introduction.aspxMicrocephaly:https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/birthdefects/microcephaly.htmlhttps://microcephaly.co.uk/index.htmlNOPrader Willi Syndrome:https://pwsai.ie/https://www.pwsausa.org/QRett Syndrome:https://rettsyndrome.ie/https://www.rettsyndrome.org/Spina Bifida:https://hse.ie/portal/eng/health/az/S/Spina-bifida/https://www.sbhi.ie/Syndromes:https://www.genome.gov/10001204Speech
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