© Scoil Chormaic 2021
Scoil na nÓg
is a pre-school specifically set up to respond to the needs of young children with Autism. It caters for children aged 3-5 years.
In
Scoil
na
nÓg
an
eclectic
approach
is
in
place
to
encompass
the
individuality
and
uniqueness
of
each
child
and
to
nurture
his/her
interests
and
abilities
and
support
his/her
needs.
In
our
opinion
a
holistic
early
intervention
is
essential
for
the
development
of
young
children
with
ASD,
especially
in
the
area
of
communication
and
social
development.
Methodologies
are
based
on
the
TEACCH
approach
but
children’s
individual
needs
are
valued
and,
where
possible,
met
through
elements
of
different
interventions
including
PECS,
ABA,
Sensory
Integration
Therapy
and
Social
Skills
Training.
Furthermore,
activities
as
part
of
the
eclectic
approach
will
include
social
integration
opportunities,
music,
play,
art
and
crafts,
computers,
drama
and
more, depending on interest and ability.
Intervention
in
all
of
the
above
areas
will
aim
to
provide
holistic
and
multi-sensory
learning
experiences
encouraging
independence,
communication
and
self-esteem.
The
classrooms
provide
a
clearly
structured
environment
with
visual
support
systems
in
place,
enhancing
independence
and
orientation.
Facilities
in
Scoil
na
nÓg
comprise
of
a
large
main
classroom,
dining-area, play-room, sensory/relaxation room, art- & water-play room and outdoor play-area.
Activities
and
equipment
are
play-based
and
designed
to
give
opportunities
to
encourage
communication
and
interaction,
support
gross
and
fine-motor
skills,
provide
multi-sensory
experiences and, very importantly, promote education, fun and enjoyment!!
Scoil
na
nÓg
is
a
pre-school
specifically
set
up
to
respond
to
the
needs
of
young
children
with
Autism.
It
caters
for
children
aged
3-5
years.
In
Scoil
na
nÓg
an
eclectic
approach
is
in
place
to
encompass
the
individuality
and
uniqueness
of
each
child
and
to
nurture
his/her
interests
and
abilities
and
support
his/her
needs.
In
our
opinion
a
holistic
early
intervention
is
essential
for
the
development
of
young
children
with
ASD,
especially
in
the
area
of
communication
and
social
development.
Methodologies
are
based
on
the
TEACCH
approach
but
children’s
individual
needs
are
valued
and,
where
possible,
met
through
elements
of
different
interventions
including
PECS,
ABA,
Sensory
Integration
Therapy
and
Social
Skills
Training.
Furthermore,
activities
as
part
of
the
eclectic
approach
will
include
social
integration
opportunities,
music,
play,
art
and
crafts,
computers, drama and more, depending on interest and ability.
Intervention
in
all
of
the
above
areas
will
aim
to
provide
holistic
and
multi-sensory
learning
experiences
encouraging
independence,
communication
and
self-esteem.
The
classrooms
provide
a
clearly
structured
environment
with
visual
support
systems
in
place,
enhancing
independence
and
orientation.
Facilities
in
Scoil
na
nÓg
comprise
of
a
large
main
classroom,
dining-area,
play-room,
sensory/relaxation
room,
art-
&
water-play
room
and
outdoor
play-
area.
Activities
and
equipment
are
play-based
and
designed
to
give
opportunities
to
encourage
communication
and
interaction,
support
gross
and
fine-motor
skills,
provide
multi-sensory
experiences
and,
very importantly, promote education, fun and enjoyment!!
