NDT Inishowen

31/07/2026

15/07/2026

Summer ☀️ time fun

🎒 Ready for the Big Step? 🏫

Starting the preparation now will make the transition to 'big school' a little easier!

School readiness isn’t about being perfect or knowing everything beforehand. It's about having the foundational communication, social, and independence skills that help children thrive in their first year.

Here are some key everyday skills to look out for as you prepare:

💚 Following Instructions: Can they follow 2–3 step directions? (e.g., "Get your hat, put your lunchbox away, and sit on the mat"). This builds classroom independence.

💚 Asking for Help: Being able to communicate when they are unsure or need support with a task is a massive milestone.

💚 Sharing Their Day: Talking about experiences helps them connect with peers, answer questions, and build language skills.

💚 Turn-Taking & Play: Learning to share, wait, negotiate, and work together during activities.

💚 Storytime & Listening: Listening to a short story and answering simple questions—the building blocks for reading comprehension!

💚 Simple Routines: Managing everyday tasks like unpacking a bag, lining up, and moving between activities.

✨ Every child develops at their own pace. If you want to check in on where your child is at and get some peace of mind, Ndtinishowen is here to help.

📝 Get a Free Screening Questionnaire: Visit 🔗 ndtInishowen.ie to get started today.

10/07/2026

Dear Parents/Guardians,

📢 Please see the important information below from the NCSE regarding Special Class and Special School placements for September 2027.

While this may not be relevant to your child, it may be of interest to families with younger children or to someone you know who is considering a Special Class or Special School placement in the future. Please feel free to share this information with anyone who may benefit.

📝 What is Parents Notify?
Parents Notify is a service for parents and guardians who are seeking a new Special Class or Special School placement for their child for September 2027.

✅ What do parents need to do?
Parents should:

📅 Complete the Parents Notify form by 1 September 2026

📅 Submit any supporting reports by 15 September 2026

Information required includes:

- Child's PPS Number
- Date of Birth
- Home Address and Eircode
- Relevant professional reports
-Student Support Plan (if available)

➡️ What happens next?
Your local SENO (Special Educational Needs Organiser) will:

-Review the information provided
-Support families throughout the process
-Discuss eligibility criteria
-Provide information on local placement options
-Write to families with the outcome

⚠️ Important Reminder
Parents Notify is not a school application.

Parents must still apply directly to schools for enrolment. A Letter of Eligibility is required to support applications for Special Class or Special School placements.

ℹ️ Further Information
For more details and access to the Parents Notify form, please visit:

🌐 www.ncse.ie

19/03/2026

Testimonials.....................March 2026 happy 😊

Please follow and share. ❤️

You never know who might benefit from primitive reflex integration 🧠 or a sound stimulation program. 👂

8-Year-Old. "I can run now and the ground does not run with me... I can go on the swings now!"

10-Year-Old. From daily meltdowns to independent jigsaws and winning "Student of the Week."

7-Year-Old. No longer clingy, now using a knife and fork independently and making pancakes with her sisters.

12-Year-Old. Developing spatial awareness to walk side-by-side on the footpath without edging others off.

19 year old. University Student: Gained the focus to pass his Leaving Cert and the spatial confidence to drive safely

Contact [email protected]

Website: ndtinishowen.ie

Complete a free screening questionnaire to see if NdtInishowen can support you. Through a reflex integration program or Johansen auditory stimulation program.

15/03/2026

🎨 Beyond Just a Drawing: Seeing Brain Development in Action
At NDT Inishowen, we often use the 'Draw a Person' Test (Aston Index) to track a child’s progress. These aren't just doodles—they are "windows" into a child’s internal neurological map. 🧠✨

When a child’s physical "inner compass" is shaky, their whole world feels unstable.

Look at this incredible journey of an 8-year-old boy who started with NDT INISHOWEN last September:

🏃‍♂️ "The ground isn’t moving anymore."

In September, he was facing an uphill battle with balance, coordination, and the basic mechanics of literacy. Imagine trying to learn to read or write while feeling like the floor beneath you is constantly shifting.

When a child’s brain is working "double-time" just to keep them upright, there is very little energy left to process letters on a page. You can see it in his early drawing—the lack of a "body" reflects that lack of physical groundedness.

🌟 The Breakthrough
By March, the transformation is undeniable. Through the INPP programme, we've been integrating the primitive reflexes that govern his stability:

Physical Freedom: He can now run without the sensation of the ground moving beneath him!

Improved Literacy: His reading has taken a significant leap forward.

Legible Writing: His handwriting is now clear and easy to read. ✍️📖

Notice the March drawing: Look at the detail, the fingers, the hair, and the clear body structure. This is the visual proof of a brain that finally feels "at home" in its own body.

🛠️ The Journey Continues
We still have work to do, but with focused, individual support from NDTINISHOWEN, we are getting there. By stabilizing his physical world, we have unlocked his ability to learn and thrive. Onwards and upwards 😊

📞 Is your child "working too hard" just to stay balanced?
If your child struggles with coordination, reading, or feeling "unsteady," neurodevelopmental therapy could be the key to unlocking their potential.

📩 email [email protected] for a discovery call or to learn more about our individualised programmes.

✨ NDT Inishowen: Building better foundations for learning and life. ✨

08/03/2026

Specialist Support is Growing! 📣

We’ve been busy upskilling. We’ve officially completed our Johansen Individualised Auditory Stimulation training, and ndtinishowen will now have 2 JIAS providers to support our community.

JIAS is a unique, music-based program that supports auditory processing by matching frequencies to an individual's specific needs. We’re honored to join a global network of professionals committed to this life-changing work.

Email [email protected] for more information.

Keep an eye on our page for more updates!

04/03/2026

The myth: To learn better, kids need to sit still and focus.
The reality: Sitting still is actually putting their brains to sleep.

After 20 minutes of sitting, a child’s brain is "quiet"—it’s ticking along, but it’s not fully switched on. But give them 20 minutes of movement?

💥 The brain lights up.
🩸 Blood flow surges.
🧠 Networks activate.
⚡ Processing speeds up.

Movement isn’t a distraction from learning; it’s the fuel for it. If we want better focus and sharper minds, we don’t start with a chair. We start with movement. 🏃‍♂️✨

Reach out to supoort your child if they are struggling at school.

Check out Ndtinishowen.ie and fill in the free screening questionnaire.

27/02/2026

Help Your Child Spring Forward! 🌸

As the season changes, it’s the perfect time to focus on new growth and development. Is your child struggling with motor skills, coordination, or sensory processing? Neurodevelopmental Therapy (NDT) can help bridge the gap!

At NDT Inishowen, Sinéad works 1-on-1 with children to build the foundational skills they need to move, learn, and play with confidence following an "INPP" approach.

📍 Location: Inishowen
📧 Book Now: [email protected]

Let’s help your little one reach their full potential this spring

24/02/2026

Little Movements, BIG Impacts!

I am absolutely beaming for this family today! Look at what was achieved this evening.

Normally, a simple task like building one jigsaw puzzle causes frustration and meltdowns. It’s a hurdle that can feel impossible to clear. But tonight? Total transformation.

This superstar completed all of these independently. The most important part? He truly enjoyed himself. He stayed calm, stayed focused, and at the end, he simply said: “I had fun.” At NDTINISHOWEN, we focus on those small, intentional movements that ripple outward to create massive social and emotional transitions. Seeing a child move from a place of distress to a place of genuine pride and joy is exactly why I do what I do.

How can I help your family?
If you see your child struggling with similar frustrations or developmental hurdles, let’s see if we can make those same "big impacts" together.

👉 Take the first step: You can complete my Free Online Screening Questionnaire to see if Neuro-Developmental Therapy , NDTINISHOWEN, is the right fit for your child.

🔗www.ndtinishowen.ie

Why not reach out today? Let’s support those little achievements that lead to life-changing transitions.

22/02/2026

I spent a brilliant day stepping out of the teacher role and into the student seat for some intensive revision on neurodevelopmental therapy training! 🧠

After a deep dive back into the INPP School’s Programme, I am feeling refreshed, empowered, and more convinced than ever that movement is the key to unlocking learning.

The science is fascinating: when we help children integrate their physical development, we clear the "neurological hurdles" that make sitting still, reading, and concentrating so difficult.

By understanding the "why" behind the movement, we can create a more holistic, supportive environment for every student.

For more information contact Sinéad @ [email protected] or go to www.ndtinishowen.ie to fill in a free screening questionnaire to see if I can supoort your child.

Here’s to moving better so we can learn better! 🏃‍♂️📖