Ms Mary Lacey-Crowe:

On the question on special needs and the provision of training, children with special needs frequently require speech and language therapy. Lámh provides ongoing specialist training in this area and we try to anticipate where children will access services in order that we can plan training for providers in advance. The same applies to the picture exchange communication system, PECS, and early intervention teams in the case of sensory processing difficulties. All staff receive floor time training, as well as training in the management of epilepsy and administering buccal midazolam and percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy, PEG, feeding. These needs should not be a barrier to inclusion.