Supporting students with muscular dystrophy and related neuromuscular conditions.
Guidance for schools, parents and guardians
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Webinar Archive
Supporting Primary School students with muscular dystrophy and related neuromuscular conditions
National webinar hosted by Education Support Centres Ireland, 24 September 2025
Powerpoint slides contributors: MDI, Disability Advocate and Content Creator; Senior Physiotherapist, Senior Occupational Therapist, Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist.
Speaker Timestamps:
0.00: Introduction from the MDI team
5.39: Danielle Furlong - Senior Occupational Therapist
17.45: Dr. Laura Gallagher - Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist
35.13: Meadhbh O’Hanlon - Senior Neuromuscular Physiotherapist
49.15: Conor McCauley - Disability Advocate
1.02.20: Q&A
Supporting Secondary Students with muscular dystrophy and related neuromuscular conditions.
National webinar hosted by Education Support Centres Ireland, 1 October 2025
Powerpoint slides Contributors:MDI, Disability Advocate and Content Creator; Senior Physiotherapist, Senior Occupational Therapist, Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist.
Speaker Timestamps:
0.00: Introduction from the MDI team
7.35: Conor McCauley - Disability Advocate
18.15: Meadhbh O’Hanlon - Senior Neuromuscular Physiotherapist
31.41: Danielle Furlong - Senior Occupational Therapist
46.40: Dr. Laura Gallagher - Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist
1.04.12: Q&A
National webinar hosted by Education Support Centres Ireland, 19 March 2025
Powerpoint slides. Contributors:MDI, Disability Advocate and Content Creator; Senior Physiotherapist, Senior Occupational Therapist, Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist.
Publications and online information
Inclusion-in-Physical-Education-and-School-Sports.pdf
A Teacher’s Guide to Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Muscular Dystrophy New Zealand
Guide to DMD for Teachers, Duchenne UK
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
00:01:17 to 00:49:2, Recorded at MDI event, November 2023
Conor’s story – how has he gotten to where he is today, Conor McAuley, MDI member, disability advocate, public speaker and content creator. Includes reflection on experience of school.
00:49:21 to 01:23:13, Recorded at MDI event, November 2023
Online module for education professionals, Muscular Dystrophy UK
Education webinar, Muscular Dystrophy UK
Duchenne with a Future: The Power to Live, Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy (USA)
Watch Back: Our National Webinars on Supporting Students with Muscular Dystrophy in School
Information and guidance for parents/guardians