Age Group: 8 years +

Day/Time:  Saturday, 11.00 am

Location: Malahide Community School, Malahide

Contact: Jackie 086-3780842  

Website:  www.searsol.com

A touch typing course designed to develop the typing skills of children 8 years & upwards in a classroom environment with a qualified tutor. You can join the course any time as your child works at their own pace in a small class environment  so each child gets the  individual attention they need.  Free trial first lesson!

This class is for all children but particularly helpful to kids with learning differences such as Dyslexia, Dyspraxia and Autism.

Day/Time: Thursday, 3.45 - 4.30pm

Age Group:  5-11 years

Location: Achieve Therapy Centre, Kinsealy Business Park, Kinsealy Lane, Kinsealy

Contact No: 085 1320193

Facebook: www.facebook.com/AchieveTherapy

In this Social Superhero club we aim to develop children's social competence through games, activities and structured discussions.  Each week we follow a similar routine varying activities including greetings, free play, active team and group discussion and a fun group activity involving winning and losing.  At the end of each 8 week programme we will go on an outing with the club.

We are happy to work with parents and schools on any individual specific skills that need to be developed.

Day/Time: Friday, 3.45 - 4.30pm

Age Group:  6-9 years

Location: Achieve Therapy Centre, Kinsealy Business Park, Kinsealy Lane, Kinsealy

Contact No: 085 1320193

Facebook: www.facebook.com/AchieveTherapy

We at Achieve Therapy recognise that it can be a busy world for children.  Our therapeutic yoga classes will help your child to learn to relax, improve sleep, concentrate and focus, and improve academic performance and a sense of calm.  Yoga can provide the tools to help every child to BELIEVE, ACHIEVE, SUCCEED.  Classes are run by our qualified yoga instructor/Occupational Therapist, Cathy. 

Age Group: 18 months -15 years

Location: 10 Kinsealy Business Park, Kinsealy Lane, Kinsealy

Contact No: 085 1320193

Facebook: www.facebook.com/AchieveTherapy

Achieve Therapy techniques provide a therapeutic approach that is fun and interactive and kids with a wide range of special needs are often excited to return to each session. Activities are designed to utilise the skills of Speech and Language Therapy and Occupational Therapy to create a child friendly routine. Achieve Therapy offers a great connection with an understanding of children and their parents, along with highly organised and professional facilities and caring, friendly and professional staff. Achieve Therapy staff will partner with you to help overcome your child's challenges and to acquire skills to maximise their participation and potential. Individual one to one and group sessions available.

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Facebook support group for parents of children with primary diagnosis of Dyspraxia in the Fingal/Malahide area.

Malahide Dyspraxia Parent Support Group FaceBook page is a closed members page designed to pass information to our members about upcoming events in the area. We are not experts in Dyspraxia/DCD - we only wish to learn from the experiences of others. This group has the full support of The Dyspraxia Association of Ireland.

Age Group:  3-7 yrs

Day/Time: Please contact Lesley on 01 845 6139 to register your interest

Location: Malahide Marina Play Centre, Malahide Marina, Malahide

Email: malahidemarinaplaycentre@gmail.com

Malahide Marina Play Centre host special evenings for children with additional needs throughout the year.  The wonderful staff at Malahide Play Centre will be on hand each evening and the object is to have the most fun ever in a relaxed and enjoyable environment for both child and parent!

Special Needs Evenings: A place for children from age 3-7 years to have lots of room to explore and enjoy themselves on the soft play frame.

Quiet Evenings for Children with Autism: The soft play frame area will have low lighting and no music for 2 hours.

To register your interest in attending one of these evenings please contact Lesley on 01 845 6139.

Age Group: 5 years+

Day/Time:   Thursday, 4.00 - 5.00pm

Location: Malahide Rugby Club, Estuary Road, Malahide.  

Contact: Sharon on 085 3910486  or Email:  info@fitnessforkids.ie

Website: www.fitnessforkids.ie    Facebook Page:  www.facebook.com/FitnessforKidsIreland

"I believe in children having fun in a positive and healthy environment". 

It's so important for children to have a healthy and active lifestyle so they can carry this on throughout their life. I believe that children should have as much fun as possible through exercise using games and activities and this is what I promote in my weekly fun fitness classes for preschool children.  Your child will also learn about health and nutrition, teamwork and make new friends.  Your child will be entertained, happy and healthy!  

Location: Tree of Life, Church Road, Malahide

Contact: Orla on 086 101 6755  /    Email:  healthbyorla@gmail.com

Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/Health-by-Orla-Nutritional-Consultations

Website:  www.healthbyorla.ie

"Hi, my name is Orla and I help mothers of children on the autism spectrum who struggle with knowing if their child is eating the right foods to ensure that they are getting the best nutrition for a happier, healthier and more socially engaged child.  I am a registered nutrition practitioner and I specialise in Autism, ADHD, digestive and skin issues. ”

Orla also gives nutritional advice relating to IBS, bloating, fatigue, constipation, weight loss, women & men's health, sport or children's nutrition.  

Location:  Sarsfield Business Centre, Mill Street, Balbriggan

Contact:  Nora or Anne on 086 045 7003     Email:  hello@rememberus.ie

Website:  www.rememberus.ie   Facebook:  www.facebook.com/FingalRememberUs

Remember Us provides a unique social outlet to people with special needs and their families in the North Fingal region. Although based in Balbriggan, our members come from areas such as Santry, Clontarf, Swords, Malahide, Portmarnock, Lusk, Rush, Skerries, Balbriggan, Bettystown, Ashbourne, Drogheda etc. It is the families that are the members; this means that not only the individual with special needs benefits from our group but their parents/carers and siblings too.  We run camps throughout the school holiday breaks for our members and we are also open to new members.

Age Group: 4 years +, teens and adults

Location: One to one sessions based in the family home or group sessions can be organised in a local facility by request.

Contact: Anne Quinn on 085 7424964

Email: annem.quinn@hotmail.com

Art Therapy is an opportunity for children and adults to communicate their worries, questions, hopes and life's up and downs through focusing and exploring their emotions through art and is suitable for everyone as no artistic ability is required. Creating and working with art for children means that they learn more about themselves and helps them to feel more competent, boost their self-esteem and create a more positive sense of self.

Anne Quinn has worked in the arts in both TV and fashion design and over the past 14 years has worked in various areas of special needs and studying counselling and art psychotherapy. Anne has extensive, practical experience of working with children and adults with an array of concerns from bereavement, anxiety, low self esteem, exam stress, communications, depression and identity issues.

Anne Quinn, Art Therapist: B.A Humanities/ Art History. Higher Dip. Art Psychotherapy. Foundation Counselling Skills. Dip. Aromatherapy, Anatomy, Physiology and Massage

Age Group: 3-10 yrs

Day/Time: Please contact Ash to confirm timetable and venue

Contact: Ash on 087 6319802 or Email: kidsonthegofitness@gmail.com

Facebook Page: KIDS on the GO - Kids Fitness

A healthy child, is a happy child. Bring your kids along to these fun exercise and activity classes to get your little ones moving. New equipment to help improve and develop sensory skills, balance, coordination, agility and direction. Come along and let them enjoy the art of exercise in a fun, friendly environment. Kids on the Go gives children the first step towards an active lifestyle while also developing their social skills. At Kids on the Go they introduce and motivate your child in fun activities such as stretching, hand eye coordination and agility games. New comers are always welcome. Ash is also available to run classes in Montessori's, crèche's and playgroups.

Age Group: Children, Adolescents & Adults

Location: The Stables Office Park, Strand Road, Portmarnock.

Contact: 085 8611420 or 045 883084 Email: info@caintspeechtherapy.ie

Website: www.caintspeechtherapy.ie

Facebook: www.facebook.com/Caint-Therapy

Multi Disciplinary Practice providing assessments and intervention for children and adults. We provide Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy and both Clinical and Educational Psychology Services.

Age Group: 8-12 years

Day/Time: Please contact Deirdre for Home Tutoring Availability

Contact No: Deidre on 086 1702412

Email: deirdrebarca@gmail.com

Home Tutoring is available (one to one or small private groups) to teach children with learning difficulties a "Fun with Numbers" course . The aim of the course is to help children form a positive relationship with numbers in a fun and interactive way that can be easily adapted to suit the individual ability and needs of the child. Other learning opportunities include concentration, problem solving, spatial awareness and meeting new friends. Deirdre Meyler who runs the course is a qualified Montessori teacher and holds a diploma in Child Psychology & Counselling and has worked in the area of disabilities for over 19 years. "Fun With Numbers" is an excellent support to mainstream children attending junior school.

Age Group: 5+ years

Day/Time: Contact Catriona for dates and timings

Location: Livery Yard, Balcultry Road, Swords, Co Dublin

Contact No: Catriona 086 052 8313

Website: Balcultry Stables

Many children with special needs and a range of disabilities benefit enormously from equine related therapy. Horse riding helps develop coordination, balance and muscle tone. Contact and interaction with a horse has a calming effect and children love the sensory experience of the horse's movement. Balcultry Stables specialise in "Riding for the Disabled" and can provide private or group lessons for riders with special needs. Facilities include an indoor and outdoor arena.

THERAPICS, ABA Therapy Materials

Contact No: 087 7862364

Website: Therapics

THERAPICS is a range of visual supports and ABA therapy materials including daily planners, school planners, emotions charts, toilet training pack, reading aids, games and much more! These materials are great for kids with Autism, Aspergers, ADHD as well as speech delay or other developmental delays. They are helpful teaching resources for parents, therapists and teachers. All available to order online.

Contact No: Olive Whelan on 086 8869446

Email: okwhelan@gmail.com.

Facebook Page: Social Skills Programmes

The Social Skills Programme (SSP) helps children on the autism spectrum develop essential communication and social skills which is so important for improving relationships with family, teachers, therapists and peers. This is a 10 week programme lasting one hour which includes long term maintenance of skills learned after the programme ends. Interactive learning in small groups according to their age and objectives. Skills are taught through Speech & Dramatherapy, musical theatre, mask making, art, dance, puppetry, role play.

Tel: Olive Whelan on 086 8869446

Email: okwhelan@gmail.com.

Facebook Page: Social Skills Programmes

Sibshops provides support to brothers and sisters of a child on the autism spectrum. Sibshops are events/workshops and are available to families and children on the autism spectrum for approx 2 years. The brothers and sisters attend workshops/events independent of their sibling with autism. The purpose of the Sibshops is to give the siblings an opportunity to be further valued and listened to. Olive Whelan is available for group or individual support.