An Ennis mother of a student with autism says the provision of extra technology is crucial to enable her child and others to absorb knowledge in the classroom.
Rachel Dinnen is organising a fundraiser for vital technology for students with autism at Ennis Educate Together National School.
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The school currently has two autism classes, each with 6 students and its hoped that with extra funds, their educational experience can be taken to the next level.
Dinnen, who completed a thesis on the benefits of technology in the classroom, says computers and laptops help students to ignore everyday sensory distractions they may experience.
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