Additional Needs – Finding Support
Are you worried about your child’s development and considering an assessment?
If you’re worried that your child may have a disability, talk to your GP or public health nurse (PHN) as soon as possible. They can talk to you about what will happen next.
Disability Assessment – HSE.ie
This information booklet for Parents and Caregivers has support pathways for Children with Additional Needs CDI-Referral-Pathways-Update-Nov-2024
Informing Families website – Is useful for families whose child has been given a diagnosis, and for those who have a concern about a possible diagnosis of a disability.
Childhood disability websites – List of websites and organisations covering a wide range of conditions associated with disability.
Kilkenny Children’s Disability Networks
Referral to Children’s Disability Network Team – HSE.ie
Kilkenny Children’s Disability Network Team
Enable Ireland,
St Joseph’s Road,
Kilkenny,
R95 K260
Who is the service for
Children aged from birth to 18 years with complex needs due to a disability who live in the areas of Kilkenny City, Castlecomer, Freshford, Clogh, Ballyragget, Urlingford, Johnstown and Tullaroan.
Thomastown Children’s Disability Network Team
c/o Children’s Services Centre,
Kilcreene,
Kilkenny,
R95 P4AA
Who is the service for
Children aged from birth to 18 years with complex needs due to a disability who live in the areas of Callan, Bennettsbridge, Kells, Thomastown, Inistioge, Graiguenamanagh, Gowran and Borris.
Waterford North City Children’s Disability Network Team
Johnstown Children’s Disability Services,
HSE,
Johnstown Industrial Estate,
Johnstown,
Waterford City,
X91 KW88
Who is the service for
Children aged from birth to 18 years with complex needs due to a disability who live in the areas of Waterford North City and South Kilkenny including Mullinavat, Kilmacow, Piltown, Ferrybank and Slieverue.