Josepha Madigan (Dublin Rathdown, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

My understanding is that RPM is not prohibited in schools. If there is a particular school where there is an issue, perhaps the Deputy could let me or the Department know about it.

RPM encourages those who are struggling to communicate to use techniques that include writing, typing or pointing. Other organisations might have concerns about this method, notwithstanding its successes for some children. The Irish Association of Speech and Language Therapists, for example, released a statement in 2017 that outlined its concerns regarding the use of the method. Having said that, I met with Fiacre and Carmel Ryan and spoke with them. It is incredible how Fiacre Ryan has been able to write a book, not to mind his ability to function on a daily basis. RPM also helped his confidence. There are different methods that can work for different children. Again, this technology scheme is a case in point.

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