Deirdre Forde Froebel Department of Primary and Early

Deirdre Forde Froebel Department of Primary and Early Childhood Education

Education Mary Immaculate College Bachelor of Education The Open University Bachelor of Science Psychology University College Dublin Educational Psychology

My Career Path 01 Primary Teacher / Resource Teacher/ Deputy Principal 02 Special Education Support Service: Associate Advisor 03 Psychologist in both Educational and Clinical settings 04 Lecturer Maynooth University

Research Background – Autism and Blindness – Assistive Technology for Children with Visual Impairment and Children with Multiple Disabilities – The Psycho-Educational Assessment of School Aged Children with Visual Impairment: A Best Practice Model – The Role of Initial Teacher Education Providers in preparing Teachers to meet the diverse needs of children in the classroom – Leadership for Inclusion (LINC) Programme

Research Interests – Equality, Social Justice and Inclusive Education – Teacher Diversity – Leadership in Special Education in Irish Post Primary Schools – Early Childhood Education and Equality for Children with a Disability – The application of assistive technology to support children with additional needs such as Social and Emotional difficulties, Anxiety etc. – Managing Chronic Health Conditions in Primary Schools Type 1 Diabetes: use of non invasive wearables in children’s care plans. – Mental Health and Anxiety – Autism – Self Regulation

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