Life Matters

In this episode we recognise the importance of the capacity to regulate our own emotions,  and the value of trying to be consistent with our emotions around the child. We highlight the importance of support with other issues in life to help a parent to be consistent and committed with a young child.  Parents can have so much to cope with and juggle in life . How available we are for bonding as parents and caregivers can significantly influence early childhood development so lets learn what helps!The series is brought to you by the Parents First Laois.

In this episode we hear about the work of Parents First Laois Offaly and the value of developing secure parental child attachment in a child’s early years . This episode explores the foundations of attachment theory, the role of parents and caregivers and why responsive nurturing relationships are so important for a child’s emotional, social and psychological development.Enjoy the show

This is episode six of a six part series recording from the "On The Spectrum" webinar series in 2021. In this episode we hear from Dr. Gillian Harris about Avoidance, Restrictive, Food Intake Disorder otherwise known as ARFID. We also hear from Adam Harris, founder of As I Am who chats with Dr. Harris about her presentation. The series is brought to you by the Laois Offaly Children and Young People's Services Committee.

This is episode five of a six part series recording from the "On The Spectrum" webinar series in 2021. In this episode we hear from a parent of a very special young boy who is severely on the spectrum. While it is a huge challenge he brings huge joy to the family and it turns out that he can teach us all valuable lessons! The series is brought to you by the Laois Offaly Children and Young People's Services Committee.

This is episode four of a six part series recording from the "On The Spectrum" webinar series in 2021. In this episode Dr. Peter Vermuelen chats about the theory of mind and context blindness in ASD. We also hear from Dr. Peter Vermuelen in conversation with Katie Dunne who had some questions for him about his presentation. The series is brought to you by the Laois Offaly Children and Young People's Services Committee.

This is episode three of a six part series recording from the "On The Spectrum" webinar series in 2021. In this episode we hear from Shaun Greville about getting a child ready for their new school. Shaun also chats with a young student who is preparing for his new third level experience.  The series is brought to you by the Laois Offaly Children and Young People's Services Committee.

This is episode two of a six part series recording from the "On The Spectrum" webinar series in 2021. In this episode psychologist Dr. Penny Rogers chats about the assessment and diagnostic process and the important role it plays in accessing vital services. Dr. Penny Rogers is also in conversation with Aoife Dunne who had questions for her about her presentation. The series is brought to you by the Laois Offaly Children and Young People's Services Committee.

This is episode one of a six part series recording from the "On The Spectrum" webinar series in 2021. In this episode sisters Katie and Aoife Dunne chat with Ann Marie Kelly about their lives including the many challenges they face and their different coping mechanisms. The series is brought to you by the Laois Offaly Children and Young People's Services Committee.