Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain valuable insights into neurodiversity, including emotional challenges and sensory issues with distinguished Dr. Áine O’Dea, O.T and All abilities Ireland.

Equip yourself with expert practical tips and strategies to support your child's emotional well-being while connecting with other parents over a cup of tea. Reserve your spot today!

Portlaoise - Tuesday 25th of March 2025 at 7-9pm -> click HERE to reserve your spot

Waterford - Thursday 27th of March  2025 at 7-9pm -> click HERE to reserve your spot

The benefits of the seminary

Attending a talk from an occupational therapist can be incredibly beneficial for parents, as it provides valuable insights into how to support their child’s emotional well-being, sensory processing, and daily routines. Occupational therapists are experts in understanding how children with neurodiverse conditions, like Autism, ADHD, and Dyspraxia, interact with the world around them. By attending, parents can learn practical strategies to help their child cope with sensory challenges, develop key life skills, and improve their overall quality of life. It’s also an opportunity to ask questions, get personalized advice, and connect with other parents who are facing similar challenges.

About Dr. Áine O’Dea - Occupational Therapist

Dr. Áine O’Dea brings a distinctive background of clinical expertise, leadership, and research experience to support occupational therapy and allied health leaders. Having trained as an occupational therapist, Áine spent 20 years in public and private sectors with a clinical focus in mental health, child and adolescent health, and adult neurology.

Áine was the first occupational therapist in Ireland to be awarded the prestigious SPHeRE (Structured Population and Health-services Research Education) PhD scholarship from the HRB (Health Research Board). She completed her doctoral studies in the area of Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) with a focus on interventions for DCD and best practices to improve inclusion and participation.

As part of this PhD programme, Áine completed a post-graduate diploma in population health and health services research. Out of this study came mastery over complex topics impacting public health including population health issues, national health policies, health economics, health informatics, and research methodologies.

Determined to help others translate knowledge into practice, Áine provides premium consultancy and supervision services to professionals in leadership across allied health. In this role, she supports continuous professional development, policy implementation, and evidence-based clinical practice.

As a published author and contributor, Aine strives to share high-quality resources in the areas of occupational therapy, clinical supervision, and parent/educator coaching. More information about Dr. Áine O’Dea -> click HERE

All Abilities Ireland

All Abilities Ireland is a dedicated organization that champions neurodiversity and works to create a more inclusive society for children and individuals with Autism, Dyslexia, ADHD, Dyspraxia, and other neurodiverse conditions. With a focus on providing practical support and resources, they aim to empower families through education, community connections, and advocacy. By offering creative classes and tailored programs, All Abilities Ireland helps all develop essential skills while fostering a sense of belonging.

All Abilities is seeking volunteers to help us offer more support for parents and creative classes for children with Autism, Dyslexia, ADHD, and Dyspraxia in Laois. If you are a parent, SNA, teacher, artist, partner organizations, landlord, or any professional interested in helping us establish a neurodiversity hub, please email allabilities123@gmail.com with your information.