Dr Michelle McMahon

Oh I love this!

Attended the 1st Annual Conference with Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Ireland (FASD) @fasdireland.bsky.social today! Honoured to speak at a breakout session with Louis Mulqueen, Principal of Rice College and to be joined by Jacob, who lives with FASD. Discussed the role of NEPS in schools

Incredibly short-sighted and negligent. #EdPsychs

Ok will have a look at that, thanks a mil for all this info. Athenry, sadly, isn’t in a Clár area.

Yes have heard of it, is it the same principle when a new factory wants to build locally?

Not specifically no. They have grants that have been applied for. They’re quite small scale though. For example, a recent one will be used to fund a couple of sensory panels.

Yes, got it two years ago and used it on new wetpours. Submitted an EOI last week, thank you!

The Literacy Association of Ireland’s biannual publication ‘Literacy News’ is ready to read now! Lots of fabulous insights, ideas, and inspiration for sparking (/maintaining!) the joy of reading Please do share with anyone who might be interested ✨ #EdChatIe 💜

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GRMA, will DM now!

The Easter holidays are here, so I have a copy of Primary Reading Simplified to give away.

Just **repost** this post to have a chance to win.

The winner will be selected 19th April.

Eyre square shopping centre, Galway city centre

Attend our Dyslexia Course for Parents, which begins on the 14th May 2025.

The course aims to equip parents of dyslexic children with key information and practical strategies they need to support their children.

Find out more. ⬇️

www.tickettailor.com/events/dysle...

Not too far from me so in Galway, if you’re ever back home you’re welcome to come in and chat to us in NEPS Galway! If you plan to apply for Ed Psych - we could link you in with some recent graduates.

An exciting new Educational Psychology Doctorate professional training programme being set up in Ireland - now hiring. #EdPsychs

🚨Excited to announce we are recruiting a Professor in Educational Psychology at @maynoothuniversity.ie @maynootheducation.bsky.social @MUpsychdept to lead our new Professional Doctorate. Four other permanent f/t and p/t posts in EdPsych also advertised.

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Information about NCSE Relate Sustained Support Made with Padlet

Great opportunity here to get ‘Relate’ sustained support from the NCSE - relationship focused ways of supporting children’s behavioural needs. #edchatie

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Hi Kate, sorry to read this and to hear you feel you’re at burnout stage. Reach out if you feel you can. I see you’re Irish too ❤️

Dyslexia at second level: We need to do more to support students Many pupils with additional needs fall outside the criteria to access support such as additional teaching, language exemptions and help with exams

Supporting dyslexic students at post primary school? Have a read.
#edchatie

www.irishtimes.com/ireland/educ...

Welsh Chartered psychologist shares top tips for discussing toxic online views with children | BPS "We all have a role in creating a society and conditions that are optimal for healthy child and brain development," says Dr Abi Wright

Great to hear from Dr Abi @psychedmum.bsky.social on talking to young people about harmful online content

"our culture hugely impacts on our perception and expectations of how we should communicate and what we feel are appropriate relationships"

www.bps.org.uk/news/welsh-c...

#edpsychs

Neuro-Affirming Research in Practice: Supporting Autistic Students, Embracing Monotropism In The Classroom And Beyond | Autistic Realms Written by Tanya Adkin and Helen Edgar, based on the presentation we delivered to the National Autistic Society Professionals’ Conference in March, 2025. Sh ...

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Want to work with us in NEPS Galway? Apply here:
#EdPsychs

Check out this job at Department of Education — Ireland: www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/41...

Hi Debbie, thanks for the links. I previously followed you on X before leaving it and would have come across your work during Covid. Your free programmes are so very helpful. Thank you!

Athenry’s parade will start off at 11:45 and go through the medieval town with a big finale in the park and a free family fun event in the playground! All welcome!

Neurodiversity Celebration Week logo and banner saying ‘I’m supporting’

Happy Friday all 🥳

I’m getting ready for Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2025! 🌟

Neurodiversity Celebration Week is a worldwide initiative that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences.

#NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek #NeurodiversityWeek #NCW #ThisIsND #edpsychs

Very excited to be hosting a session on how NEPS can support children with FASD in schools. #Edchatie

Maynooth University are starting a professional Doctorate in Educational Psychology course from September!

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Let's celebrate positive mental health. Our Frame of Mind competition aims to improve awareness about mental health and to remove the stigma associated with mental health difficulties.

Open to all secondary schools, special schools and FETs. Closing date 13th March #edchatie

www.walkinmyshoes.ie/campaigns/fr...

I always bear this in mind, as to me it's a key tenet of Educational and Child Psychology.

Similar to our family sayings of:

"A stitch in time saves nine" and "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure".

Creating meaningful belonging, and "mattering" is so vital.

#edpsychs #reflections

Important thread on Reading Recovery

I’m going to add the pen licence and round robin reading.