what do I do now

For Parents

A booklet to assist parents upon hearing that their child has special needs

Introduction

This booklet is written by parents of people with special needs for parents who have just learned that their child has special needs. It is intended to be a personal, supportive and realistic aid in coming to terms with what most parents would describe as a devastating experience. It is more than an information booklet. This is a personal message of encouragement from a group of parents who have vigorously campaigned to ensure that a bright future awaits all children who are born with special needs.

To download a copy in pdf format click below.

Please NOTE:
1. This is a large file and might take some time to download.
2. The document is currently being updated. Some information in the sections on Entitlements and Telephone Numbers may not be fully up to date.

The NPSA would like to express its thanks to Karen Canning and the Parents' Future Planning Group for permission to use What do I Do Now?.

For Siblings

Brothers and Sisters

".....as you are a brother or sister of someone with
a learning disability you may have concerns
about him, yourself, your friends, your parents
and neighbours......"

A booklet linking children who have a brother or sister with a Learning Disability.
(For children from age eight and upwards)

The NPSA would like to express its thanks to Yvonne McCarthy, Nuala McDonnell and the Brothers of Charity, Southern Services, for permission to use Brothers and Sisters.