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Inclusion at a crossroads: Special education in Ireland

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Dr Joanne Banks argues that inclusivity in the classroom is at a crossroads, and all students should be educated in the same spaces as advised by the UNCRDP regarding special education needs

Special education in Ireland has changed dramatically in recent years, as policymakers and educators have sought to improve learning for students with additional learning needs and/or disabilities. Following Ireland’s ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), inclusive education experts Joanne Banks and Michael Shevlin of Trinity College, Dublin, argue that inclusion is at a […]

The role of digital health in paediatric obesity treatment

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PhD Student Louise Tully explores the use and application of telemedicine as a method of implementing obesity management strategies in young people

The prevalence of obesity in children and adolescents is at high levels. Novel approaches are needed to provide effective care to this population and to minimise the risks of long-term health complications. Digital health has progressed hugely over recent years and offers an attractive option for delivering paediatric weight management interventions. Louise Tully, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences […]