Resources and Supports in Dublin for Children with Additional Needs

Supporting children with additional needs can feel overwhelming, but there are fantastic resources across Dublin offering therapies, activities, and advice. This guide includes supports throughout Dublin with clickable links and an interactive map for reference. This guide is by no means exhaustive and we would love for you to get in touch if a service you have found useful could benefit others.

🏠 Local Resources in Dublin 15

Little Butterflies Arch Club (Dublin 15)

A warm, inclusive club providing social and recreational activities for children with additional needs.

https://www.facebook.com/littlebutterfliesarchclub/

Everyday OT (Dublin 15)

Paediatric occupational therapy service offering assessment, support sessions and education. Everyday OTs social media platforms are a great resource to assist with broadening knowledge on how to support a child's sensory profile,

along with MUCH more.

https://everydayot.ie

HSE Psychology and OT Helplines

The HSE offers free advice lines for parents and carers seeking guidance on accessing psychology or occupational therapy services. These are a great first port of call if you’re unsure where to start.

https://www2.hse.ie/services/disability-services

🌈 Broader Dublin Supports

AsIAm – Ireland’s National Autism Charity

A brilliant national organisation providing information, advocacy, and community support for autistic people and their families.

https://asiam.ie

St. Michael’s House (multiple Dublin locations)

Offers clinical supports, early intervention, and respite services for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.

https://www.smh.ie

Enable Ireland (Sandyford, Crumlin, and other sites)

Provides therapy, assistive technology, and inclusive play opportunities for children with physical and intellectual disabilities.

https://enableireland.ie

ChildVision (Drumcondra)

Specialist national centre for children with visual impairments offering therapies, education, and family support.

https://childvision.ie

Down Syndrome Ireland (North and South Dublin branches)

Provides education, family support, and early intervention programmes.

https://downsyndrome.ie

HSE Children’s Disability Network Teams (CDNTs)

Available throughout Dublin, these teams bring together professionals such as OTs, speech therapists, and psychologists to support children with additional needs.

Find Your Local CDNT here: https://www2.hse.ie/services/disability-services/children/

🗺️ Interactive Map

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