Did you know that around 1 in 4 children in Ireland has some form of special educational need? That includes children with autism, Down syndrome, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia and many other developmental delays.
Identifying and supporting these needs early gives a child the best chance to reach their full potential — and that’s exactly where Sensational Kids comes in.
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How Sensational Kids Helps Kids with Developmental Delays
Sensational Kids is an award-winning non-profit organisation that has already changed the lives of thousands of children, saving families a significant amount in therapy fees along the way.
The charity provides vital front-line therapeutic support for children of all abilities, making sure they can access the help they need, when and where they need it.
Access to Affordable Intervention Services
With so many children currently on waiting lists for speech and occupational therapy, the services Sensational Kids offers are a genuine lifeline for families. Without this kind of support, many children would otherwise face years of waiting for an appointment — losing precious time for early intervention and better long-term outcomes.
Sensational Kids operates four Child Development Centres across Ireland, in:
Each centre provides accessible, timely intervention services, including occupational therapy and speech and language therapy.
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How Sensational Kids Raises Funds
Fundraising and earned income from Sensational Kids’ Play, Develop and Learn Store and training workshops help subsidise the therapy services they offer. This means the organisation can keep growing its impact and support as many children as possible on their journey to reaching their full potential.
Get Help from Sensational Kids
If you have any concerns about your child’s development, don’t hesitate to get in touch with your nearest Sensational Kids Child Development Centre. You can also make a direct impact by purchasing resources and toys through the Sensational Kids website, with proceeds going straight back into supporting children and families.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sensational Kids?
Sensational Kids is an award-winning Irish non-profit organisation that provides front-line therapy services for children of all abilities, including those with developmental delays.
What services does Sensational Kids provide?
Its Child Development Centres offer therapeutic supports such as occupational therapy and speech and language therapy, alongside resources and workshops for families.
Where are the Sensational Kids centres located?
Sensational Kids operates four Child Development Centres in Ireland: Kildare, Claremorris in Mayo, Clonakilty in West Cork, and Clones in Monaghan.
How can I get help from Sensational Kids?
If you have concerns about your child’s development, you can contact your nearest Sensational Kids Child Development Centre directly through their website to find out about accessing services.
How does Sensational Kids fund its services?
The charity relies on fundraising, along with earned income from its Play, Develop and Learn Store and training workshops, to help subsidise the cost of therapy for families.
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