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Christmas Film Event!
A Christmas Film event was held in the University of Galway today organised by the UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre in association with Galway Special Educational Needs Classes. Children from three National Schools; Buaile Beag in Boleybeg, St. John the Apostle in Knocknacarra, and Scoile Bhríde in Shantalla visited the Institute for Lifecourse and Society (ILAS) to watch a Christmas film and partake in some hot chocolate! This lovely event opened up the University to
Dec 10, 20251 min read


Upcoming Events
ICAN are pleased to promote the Irish Neurodiversity Research Conference and Autism Healthcare Symposium
Nov 28, 20251 min read


To Play or Not to Play: A Systematic Review of Digital Games in the Educational Curriculum for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or Intellectual Disabilities.
Link to Article: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40489-025-00532-y Full Citation: Whelan, S., Biggins, J., Bourke, R., Clancy, A., Clinton, E., Clogher, E., & Tao, L. (2025). To play or not to play: A systematic review of digital games in the educational curriculum for children with autism spectrum disorder and/or intellectual disabilities . Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40489-025-00532-
Nov 18, 20251 min read
Association Between Feeding Problems and Gastrointestinal Symptoms, Language, and Developmental History in Adults With Angelman Syndrome
Abstract Angelman syndrome (AS) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by severe developmental delays, typical facial features,...
Aug 28, 20251 min read
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