Supporting students with muscular dystrophy and related neuromuscular conditions.

Guidance for schools, parents and guardians

National webinar hosted by Education Support Centres Ireland, 24 September 2025: Supporting primary school students with muscular dystrophy and related neuromuscular conditions. Powerpoint slides. Contributors: MDI, Disability Advocate and Content Creator; Senior Physiotherapist, Senior Occupational Therapist, Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist.

Supporting Primary School Students Presentation Slides

National webinar hosted by Education Support Centres Ireland, 1 October 2025: Supporting secondary students with muscular dystrophy and related neuromuscular conditions. Powerpoint slides. Contributors: MDI, Disability Advocate and Content Creator; Senior Physiotherapist, Senior Occupational Therapist, Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist.

Supporting Secondary School Students Presentation Slides

National webinar hosted by Education Support Centres Ireland, 19 March 2025: Supporting secondary students with muscular dystrophy and related neuromuscular conditions. Powerpoint slides. Contributors: MDI, Disability Advocate and Content Creator; Senior Physiotherapist, Senior Occupational Therapist, Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist.

Supporting Secondary School Students Presentation Slides

Publications and online information

Inclusion-in-Physical-Education-and-School-Sports.pdf

Inclusive education for children with muscle-wasting conditions: a guide for schools and parents, Muscular Dystrophy UK

A Teacher’s Guide to Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Muscular Dystrophy New Zealand

Guide to DMD for Teachers, Duchenne UK

A Guide to Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: Information and Advice for Teachers and Parents: Amazon.co.uk: Janet Hoskin: 9781785921650: Books

Inclusive Education Framework - A guide for schools on the inclusion of pupils with special educational needs, National Council for Special Education

A Guide to Myotonic Dystrophy for School Professionals, Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation

School transport for children with special education needs, Citizens Information

Online recordings, webinars, training module etc

Transition to Secondary School: promoting independence and planning for success, Dr Laura Gallagher, Senior Clinical Psychologist in Neurodevelopment and Neurology, Children’s Health Ireland at Tallaght, Dublin.