Sept 28, 2022, Donegal Daily: ROYAL AND PRIOR WELCOME NEW AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER CLASSROOM https://www.donegaldaily.com/2022/09/28/royal-and-prior-welcome-new-autism-spectrum-disorder-classroom/
The Royal and Prior are delighted to announce the successful establishment of a new special class for students with ASD (Autism spectrum disorder) in the school this year. Although only weeks old, the ASD class is already a great addition to the school allowing students with ASD to access a wide range of resources and supports within school. … Genevieve Griffin, ASD coordinator within the school noted that; “As a community, we strive to create an inclusive and supportive environment for all our students and this class is an amazing addition to our school. We hope to support the holistic development of the autistic students within our community over the years to come which includes not only curriculum support but also emotional development, social skills and life skills support”… This is a new and very exciting chapter for the historical, 400 year old school, but why now?
In a 2016 report by the National Council for Special Education it was noted that 1 in 65, or 1.5% of the school going population in Ireland had a diagnosis of Autism, which is hugely significant….
Principal, Dr H Welch said: “The new ASD Class is a wonderful addition to the Royal and Prior and means that we have the facilities and teachers to ensure all students, regardless of the additional needs they face, can attend the School and be helped to reach their potential.”…
