Initiative supporting parents of neurodivergent children in Donegal

An initiative to support parents of neurodivergent children is available in Donegal.

NeuroConnect offers professional guidance, practical strategies, and opportunities for families to connect.

Groups have been established across the county, including Killybegs, Glenties, Letterkenny and most recently Dunfanaghy.

Neuroconnect Killybegs and Beyond will hold their next information night on Tuesday, November 17, at St Catherine’s Vocational School. Guest speakers will include Martin Gallen, a NEPs Psychologist, along with Bridie McHugh, ASD Co-ordinator at St Catherine's.

Neuroconnect Dunfanaghy will hold their first session at Scoil Mhuire, Creeslough, on Wednesday, November 18 at 6:30pm. This event will feature a talk from Pauline Hunter, a neurodevelopmental therapist. The second session will be held at Dunfanaghy FRC on Wednesday, December 16 at 10am.

NeuroConnect Letterkenny, operating at Cara House Family Resource Centre, will host a peer support group on Wednesday, December 9 at 10am. NeuroConnect Glenties