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Question· writtenPQ 559asked

592 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that pre-school children with an ASD be eligible for provision under the home tuition scheme; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29486/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2004

592 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that pre-school children with an ASD be eligible for provision under the home tuition scheme; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29486/04]

Question· writtenPQ 558asked

591 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that special classes specifically developed for children with an ASD aged five and under be established in mainstream and some special schools and that these be differentiated on the basis of need and level of functioning; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed. [29485/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2004

591 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that special classes specifically developed for children with an ASD aged five and under be established in mainstream and some special schools and that these be differentiated on the basis of need and level of functioning; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed. [29485/04]

Question· writtenPQ 557asked

580 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress which has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that her Department identify and circulate a formal standard policy and guidelines on anti-bullying, that anti-bullying policies and proactive protection strategies be implemented and that bullying prevention and the way in which to respond to this issue form part of teacher education, particularly for students with AS-HFA; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed. [29474/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2004

580 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress which has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that her Department identify and circulate a formal standard policy and guidelines on anti-bullying, that anti-bullying policies and proactive protection strategies be implemented and that bullying prevention and the way in which to respond to this issue form part of teacher education, particularly for students with AS-HFA; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed. [29474/04]

Question· writtenPQ 556asked

601 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendations (details supplied) in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that the visiting teacher for ASDs scheme, suggested in this report, be available to children with an ASD in all pre-school settings; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29495/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2004

601 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendations (details supplied) in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that the visiting teacher for ASDs scheme, suggested in this report, be available to children with an ASD in all pre-school settings; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29495/04]

Question· writtenPQ 555asked

598 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendations (details supplied) in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that formal links between her Department, health boards and universities with education and psychology departments be established for the purposes of developing appropriate early education for children with ASDs; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29492/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2004

598 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendations (details supplied) in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that formal links between her Department, health boards and universities with education and psychology departments be established for the purposes of developing appropriate early education for children with ASDs; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29492/04]

Question· writtenPQ 554asked

597 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendations (details supplied) in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that her Department form partnerships in order to adequately resource and support a range of existing pre-schools and to provide integrated pre-school experiences for children from the point of diagnosis to five years of age, with ASD-specific supports funded by her Department and that a set of standards, guidelines and monitoring procedures be defined to accompany this development; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29491/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2004

597 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendations (details supplied) in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that her Department form partnerships in order to adequately resource and support a range of existing pre-schools and to provide integrated pre-school experiences for children from the point of diagnosis to five years of age, with ASD-specific supports funded by her Department and that a set of standards, guidelines and monitoring procedures be defined to accompany this development; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29491/04]

Question· writtenPQ 553asked

596 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendations (details supplied) in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that her Department inspectorate play an active, well defined role in promotion, monitoring and evaluation of ASD early services programmes; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29490/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2004

596 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendations (details supplied) in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that her Department inspectorate play an active, well defined role in promotion, monitoring and evaluation of ASD early services programmes; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29490/04]

Question· writtenPQ 552asked

595 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendations (details supplied) in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that individual, ongoing and multi-professional assessment be offered to establish effective, sequentially ordered intervention programmes; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29489/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2004

595 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendations (details supplied) in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that individual, ongoing and multi-professional assessment be offered to establish effective, sequentially ordered intervention programmes; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29489/04]

Question· writtenPQ 551asked

594 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendations (details supplied) in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that statements of educational need, individual educational plans and child and family support plans be developed for the young child; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29488/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2004

594 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendations (details supplied) in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that statements of educational need, individual educational plans and child and family support plans be developed for the young child; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29488/04]

Question· writtenPQ 550asked

593 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that children be allowed dual enrolment, that is, in a mainstream setting as well as a special ASD class; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed. [29487/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2004

593 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that children be allowed dual enrolment, that is, in a mainstream setting as well as a special ASD class; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed. [29487/04]

Question· writtenPQ 549asked

590 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that educational — under her Department — and independent clinical — under her Department and health boards — assessment and intervention be offered from the point of diagnosis; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29484/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2004

590 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that educational — under her Department — and independent clinical — under her Department and health boards — assessment and intervention be offered from the point of diagnosis; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29484/04]

Question· writtenPQ 548asked

589 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that her Department, in conjunction with the health boards and in consultation and agreement with parents, develop protocols for nationally agreed intervention models to be developed in each region; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29483/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2004

589 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that her Department, in conjunction with the health boards and in consultation and agreement with parents, develop protocols for nationally agreed intervention models to be developed in each region; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29483/04]

Question· writtenPQ 547asked

588 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that the State put significant resources into the development and implementation of intensive early services programmes for children on the autistic spectrum; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29482/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2004

588 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that the State put significant resources into the development and implementation of intensive early services programmes for children on the autistic spectrum; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29482/04]

Question· writtenPQ 546asked

587 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that her Department provide a national policy-code of practice document which would outline key areas of concern and general recommendations regarding the provision of support, protection and flexible education to meet the holistic needs of persons with AS-HFA in mainstream classes and schools, that this policy should be circulated to all schools and parents of this group; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29481/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2004

587 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that her Department provide a national policy-code of practice document which would outline key areas of concern and general recommendations regarding the provision of support, protection and flexible education to meet the holistic needs of persons with AS-HFA in mainstream classes and schools, that this policy should be circulated to all schools and parents of this group; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29481/04]

Question· writtenPQ 545asked

586 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that her Department and the Department of Health and Children should encourage, support and provide funding for young people with AS-HFA to join local gyms and health centres, particularly during holidays, in an effort to maintain or improve community integration and their physical and mental health through the provision of positive social opportunities; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29480/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2004

586 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that her Department and the Department of Health and Children should encourage, support and provide funding for young people with AS-HFA to join local gyms and health centres, particularly during holidays, in an effort to maintain or improve community integration and their physical and mental health through the provision of positive social opportunities; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29480/04]

Question· writtenPQ 544asked

585 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress which has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that individual and group counselling be provided for adolescents with AS-HFA to assist persons to come to terms with the implications of the disorder and to address emotional, behavioural and educational issues which may arise; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed. [29479/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2004

585 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress which has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that individual and group counselling be provided for adolescents with AS-HFA to assist persons to come to terms with the implications of the disorder and to address emotional, behavioural and educational issues which may arise; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed. [29479/04]

Question· writtenPQ 543asked

584 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress which has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that community integration and education and transport arrangements for adolescents with AS-HFA be age-appropriate and arranged with due respect to the right of each person to retain confidentiality regarding disability status among peers and that, if relevant and appropriate, grant support in lieu of special transport be provided in order to retain confidentiality; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed. [29478/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2004

584 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress which has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that community integration and education and transport arrangements for adolescents with AS-HFA be age-appropriate and arranged with due respect to the right of each person to retain confidentiality regarding disability status among peers and that, if relevant and appropriate, grant support in lieu of special transport be provided in order to retain confidentiality; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed. [29478/04]

Question· writtenPQ 542asked

582 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress which has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that her Department, through the inspectorate, SNOs or otherwise, take responsibility for the identification, training arrangements and employment of teachers to support students with AS-HFA who are availing of the home tuition scheme; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed. [29476/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2004

582 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress which has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that her Department, through the inspectorate, SNOs or otherwise, take responsibility for the identification, training arrangements and employment of teachers to support students with AS-HFA who are availing of the home tuition scheme; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed. [29476/04]

Question· writtenPQ 541asked

581 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress which has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that schools enrolling students with ASDs actively promote inclusion for these students and that research be initiated to review the success, if inclusive and special placements for students with ASDs; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed. [29475/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2004

581 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress which has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that schools enrolling students with ASDs actively promote inclusion for these students and that research be initiated to review the success, if inclusive and special placements for students with ASDs; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed. [29475/04]

Question· writtenPQ 540asked

579 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress which has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that schools enrolling students with ASDs ensure that there is a written policy indicating the arrangements, including assessment and recording procedures, teaching approaches, support services, child safety provision and staffing and material resources to support successfully the needs of these students; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and ifshe will make a statement on the matter. [29473/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2004

579 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress which has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that schools enrolling students with ASDs ensure that there is a written policy indicating the arrangements, including assessment and recording procedures, teaching approaches, support services, child safety provision and staffing and material resources to support successfully the needs of these students; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and ifshe will make a statement on the matter. [29473/04]

Question· writtenPQ 539asked

578 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress which has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that schools enrolling students with ASDs ensure a whole school ethos conducive to appropriately supporting the needs of these students; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29472/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2004

578 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress which has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that schools enrolling students with ASDs ensure a whole school ethos conducive to appropriately supporting the needs of these students; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29472/04]

Question· writtenPQ 538asked

577 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress which has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that her Department establish a committee, which will include parent representatives, to develop agreed guidelines and procedures for monitoring children’s progress; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29471/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2004

577 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress which has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that her Department establish a committee, which will include parent representatives, to develop agreed guidelines and procedures for monitoring children’s progress; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29471/04]

Question· writtenPQ 537asked

570 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that pupil-teacher ratios should continue to remain small, as for early education, and responsive to individual needs; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29459/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2004

570 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that pupil-teacher ratios should continue to remain small, as for early education, and responsive to individual needs; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29459/04]

Question· writtenPQ 536asked

566 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that special needs assistants be adequately trained and remunerated; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29455/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2004

566 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that special needs assistants be adequately trained and remunerated; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29455/04]

Question· writtenPQ 535asked

557 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that her Department provide the staff necessary to conduct home and school programmes, including intensive behavioural intervention in the locations and to the extent indicated; and that this be conducted in approach specific (details supplied) schools or classrooms; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed. [29446/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2004

557 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that her Department provide the staff necessary to conduct home and school programmes, including intensive behavioural intervention in the locations and to the extent indicated; and that this be conducted in approach specific (details supplied) schools or classrooms; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed. [29446/04]

Question· writtenPQ 534asked

548 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that the Department of Education and Science instruct and resource the in-career development section of the Department to prioritise the training of all staff involved in the education of students with ASDs to ensure their understanding of how the particular ASD and any accompanying disorder affects the student’s learning style; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29437/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2004

548 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that the Department of Education and Science instruct and resource the in-career development section of the Department to prioritise the training of all staff involved in the education of students with ASDs to ensure their understanding of how the particular ASD and any accompanying disorder affects the student’s learning style; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29437/04]

Question· writtenPQ 533asked

576 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendations (details supplied) in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that the Department of Education and Science issue a national ASD policy statement which will emphasise the primary of the principles of inclusion and the latest restrictive environment, and which will require schools to include a statement of provision and curriculum access and support for person with an ASD within the school plan; if such a recommendation has been carried out and the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29470/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2004

576 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendations (details supplied) in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that the Department of Education and Science issue a national ASD policy statement which will emphasise the primary of the principles of inclusion and the latest restrictive environment, and which will require schools to include a statement of provision and curriculum access and support for person with an ASD within the school plan; if such a recommendation has been carried out and the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29470/04]

Question· writtenPQ 532asked

575 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendations (details supplied) in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that funding be made available for research into the effectiveness of various approaches and strategies used to support with ASDs including the specific curricular approaches to promote the academic potential and social and emotional progress of children with AS-HFS; if such a recommendation has been carried out and the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed. [29469/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2004

575 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendations (details supplied) in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that funding be made available for research into the effectiveness of various approaches and strategies used to support with ASDs including the specific curricular approaches to promote the academic potential and social and emotional progress of children with AS-HFS; if such a recommendation has been carried out and the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed. [29469/04]

Question· writtenPQ 531asked

574 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendations (details supplied) in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that the Department of Education and Science make available a range of approaches and therapies to meet the unique needs of each students with an ASD, that such provision includes as appropriate, a choice/combination of home based, mainstream or specialist settings and the various core therapies of speech and language, occupational and behavioural therapy, and physiotherapy when specified; if such a recommendation has been carried out and the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29468/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2004

574 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendations (details supplied) in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that the Department of Education and Science make available a range of approaches and therapies to meet the unique needs of each students with an ASD, that such provision includes as appropriate, a choice/combination of home based, mainstream or specialist settings and the various core therapies of speech and language, occupational and behavioural therapy, and physiotherapy when specified; if such a recommendation has been carried out and the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29468/04]

Question· writtenPQ 530asked

573 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendations (details supplied) in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that research be carried out on methodologies and approaches, on the benefits of various clinical interventions, on the development of ASD-specific components of teacher and classroom assistant training, on curricular interventions, on inclusion in education for persons with ASDs, on strategies for successful mainstream education and that there be systematic evaluation of all pilot projects ; if such a recommendation has been carried out and the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29467/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2004

573 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendations (details supplied) in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that research be carried out on methodologies and approaches, on the benefits of various clinical interventions, on the development of ASD-specific components of teacher and classroom assistant training, on curricular interventions, on inclusion in education for persons with ASDs, on strategies for successful mainstream education and that there be systematic evaluation of all pilot projects ; if such a recommendation has been carried out and the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29467/04]

Question· writtenPQ 529asked

572 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that schools review, at least annually and in the context of the school plan, their provision for children with an ASD in all aspects of the education of their child; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29461/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2004

572 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that schools review, at least annually and in the context of the school plan, their provision for children with an ASD in all aspects of the education of their child; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29461/04]

Question· writtenPQ 528asked

571 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that her Department inspectorate regulates and annually report on primary provision for children with ASDs; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed. [29460/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2004

571 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that her Department inspectorate regulates and annually report on primary provision for children with ASDs; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed. [29460/04]

Question· writtenPQ 527asked

569 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that children with ASDs in primary schools have full access to the curriculum of their similarly aged and ability peers, with appropriate modification, as identified by the relevant statement of need and individual education plan; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed. [29458/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2004

569 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that children with ASDs in primary schools have full access to the curriculum of their similarly aged and ability peers, with appropriate modification, as identified by the relevant statement of need and individual education plan; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed. [29458/04]

Question· writtenPQ 526asked

568 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that there be a full, independent, multi-disciplinary assessment to effect the smooth transfer of the children from the primary sector to the second level sector; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29457/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2004

568 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that there be a full, independent, multi-disciplinary assessment to effect the smooth transfer of the children from the primary sector to the second level sector; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29457/04]

Question· writtenPQ 525asked

567 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that a review of the progress and the individual education plan for each child with an ASD be carried out annually or at an appropriate request of a parent or teacher; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29456/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2004

567 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that a review of the progress and the individual education plan for each child with an ASD be carried out annually or at an appropriate request of a parent or teacher; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29456/04]

Question· writtenPQ 524asked

564 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that provision for children with ASDs ensure appropriate opportunities for meaningful integration and inclusion with their similarly aged peers and be written into the school plan; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed. [29453/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2004

564 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that provision for children with ASDs ensure appropriate opportunities for meaningful integration and inclusion with their similarly aged peers and be written into the school plan; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed. [29453/04]

Question· writtenPQ 523asked

563 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that the function of special needs co-ordinator be assigned to a named teacher in each school; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29452/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2004

563 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that the function of special needs co-ordinator be assigned to a named teacher in each school; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29452/04]

Question· writtenPQ 522asked

561 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that independent evaluation research on pre-school programmes funded by her Department and, if relevant, by the Department of Health and Children, be conducted to inform future planning and provision; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29450/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2004

561 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that independent evaluation research on pre-school programmes funded by her Department and, if relevant, by the Department of Health and Children, be conducted to inform future planning and provision; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29450/04]

Question· writtenPQ 521asked

560 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that the NEPS be involved in collaboration with the relevant health board psychologist, in the placement and subsequent monitoring of children aged five years and under who have an ASD; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29449/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2004

560 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that the NEPS be involved in collaboration with the relevant health board psychologist, in the placement and subsequent monitoring of children aged five years and under who have an ASD; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29449/04]

Question· writtenPQ 520asked

559 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that formal reviews be conducted at least at this age; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29448/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2004

559 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that formal reviews be conducted at least at this age; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29448/04]

Question· writtenPQ 519asked

558 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that prescribed therapies and behaviour management support be made available, and delivered as agreed on the support plan of IEP, regardless of the location at which the child receives their education; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29447/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2004

558 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that prescribed therapies and behaviour management support be made available, and delivered as agreed on the support plan of IEP, regardless of the location at which the child receives their education; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29447/04]

Question· writtenPQ 518asked

556 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress which has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that special pre-school classes offer validated approaches of teaching children with an ASD; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29445/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2004

556 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress which has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that special pre-school classes offer validated approaches of teaching children with an ASD; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29445/04]

Question· writtenPQ 517asked

555 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that Garda and probation officers be aware of AS-HFA and respond to it sensitively; that it be a part of pre-service training at the Garda Síochána College, Templemore and part of in-service training in the probation department; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29444/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2004

555 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that Garda and probation officers be aware of AS-HFA and respond to it sensitively; that it be a part of pre-service training at the Garda Síochána College, Templemore and part of in-service training in the probation department; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29444/04]

Question· writtenPQ 516asked

554 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that all persons diagnosed with AS-HFA have access to age-appropriate social, communication and life skills training programmes across the range of educational settings; that where diagnosis is made during adolescence-adulthood, intervention programmes, that is, peer support groups-social understanding initiatives should be implemented immediately; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29443/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2004

554 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that all persons diagnosed with AS-HFA have access to age-appropriate social, communication and life skills training programmes across the range of educational settings; that where diagnosis is made during adolescence-adulthood, intervention programmes, that is, peer support groups-social understanding initiatives should be implemented immediately; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29443/04]

Question· writtenPQ 515asked

553 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that a range of suitable options be developed, so that students presenting with significant behavioural challenges will remain in a suitable educational programme, uninterrupted, while simultaneously supporting the staff who are charged with educating them; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which, if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29442/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2004

553 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that a range of suitable options be developed, so that students presenting with significant behavioural challenges will remain in a suitable educational programme, uninterrupted, while simultaneously supporting the staff who are charged with educating them; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which, if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29442/04]

Question· writtenPQ 514asked

552 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001, that the Department of Education and Science introduce behaviour support teams in each region to support the education of children with ASDs and additional behavioural difficulties; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which, if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29441/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2004

552 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001, that the Department of Education and Science introduce behaviour support teams in each region to support the education of children with ASDs and additional behavioural difficulties; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which, if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29441/04]

Question· writtenPQ 513asked

551 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that the marginalised lifestyles and social isolation of those with ASDs be acknowledged through pro-active policies that promote social inclusion, positive mental health and community integration; that such strategies be prioritised and funded for late adolescents-adults with AS-HFA in the mainstream who are without a dedicated service provider and at risk of social isolation or depression though lack of social opportunities; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29440/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2004

551 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that the marginalised lifestyles and social isolation of those with ASDs be acknowledged through pro-active policies that promote social inclusion, positive mental health and community integration; that such strategies be prioritised and funded for late adolescents-adults with AS-HFA in the mainstream who are without a dedicated service provider and at risk of social isolation or depression though lack of social opportunities; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29440/04]

Question· writtenPQ 512asked

550 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that extreme caution be exercised when deciding who should be informed about the diagnosis of Asperger’s syndrome, and that the dignity and decision of each person regarding disclosure or non-disclosure of disability status among peers be respected; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29439/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2004

550 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that extreme caution be exercised when deciding who should be informed about the diagnosis of Asperger’s syndrome, and that the dignity and decision of each person regarding disclosure or non-disclosure of disability status among peers be respected; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29439/04]

Question· writtenPQ 511asked

549 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that schools providing for persons with ASDs implement the statementing procedure and detailed individual education plans which respond to the needs of the child and provide for the education in the least restrictive setting; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29438/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2004

549 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that schools providing for persons with ASDs implement the statementing procedure and detailed individual education plans which respond to the needs of the child and provide for the education in the least restrictive setting; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29438/04]

Question· writtenPQ 510asked

547 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that a visiting teacher service, similar to the visiting teacher service for children with impaired hearing and with a high level of very specialised training in the area of autistic spectrum disorders, be put in place for persons with ASDs; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29436/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2004

547 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001 that a visiting teacher service, similar to the visiting teacher service for children with impaired hearing and with a high level of very specialised training in the area of autistic spectrum disorders, be put in place for persons with ASDs; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29436/04]

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