Complex Needs

Complex Needs A review of literature highlights that the term ‘complex needs’ and ‘multiple needs ‘are often used interchangeably.  Rankin and Regan (2004) identify the essence of complex needs as encompassing both: Breadth – multiple needs (more than one) that...

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Autism Spectrum Disorder DSM -5 Autism Spectrum Disorder Autism Spectrum Disorder is an umbrella term introduced by Lorna Wing in 1996 (Wing, 1996) to encompass different subgroups within the autistic spectrum including autism and Asperger syndrome. A diagnosis is...

Whole-School Evaluation

A Whole-School Evaluation – Management, Leadership and Learning (WSE – MLL) was undertaken in Saplings Special School, Mullingar in December 2013. You can read a copy of this report by clicking the link below – it will open in a new window....

Fund Raising and Donations

Over the years the Parents Association has organized events and raised funds which directly support the educational provision of the children who attend Saplings Special School. Donations and fundraising events over the years have enabled us to employ a part-time...