0-6 Years
Early Language and Communication
There are many ways you can encourage early language and communication development in your child every day.
Independence Skills
Learn about how you can support your child's development of their independence skills, from dressing to personal hygiene to learning to use cutlery.
Lámh
Find out more about Lámh, which is a manual, or ‘key word’ sign system used by children and adults with intellectual disability and communication needs in Ireland.
Preparing for the move into Preschool
Your child's transition into preschool can be both an exciting and worrying time, as you help them prepare for this first big step into …
Pre-writing and handwriting skills
Learn more about the skills needed for handwriting and ways you can help your child practice them.
Moving from pre-school to primary school
Moving from pre-school to primary school is a big milestone for your child. Learn more about how to prepare for this big change.
Sensory Play
Sensory exploration is so important for babies and young children. Here, you will find some suggestions for sensory play.
Sensory Processing
Learn more about sensory processing and how to support your child or young person's sensory processing difficulties.
What are fine motor skills?
Fine motor skills are the small, precise movements we make with our hands, fingers, feet and toes. They involve co-ordinating muscles, joints, and …
Supporting your child’s fine motor skills through play
Fine motor skills are the small, precise movements we make with our hands, fingers, feet and toes. They involve …
The importance of play
Learn more about the importance of play as a a way for children to explore, use their imagination and make decisions about things.
The importance of sleep
Learn more about the importance of sleep, and some of the tools and strategies that might help you support your child's sleep.
Toilet training tips - Part One - Preparation
This page gives you some general advice on preparing to begin toilet training.
Toilet training tips - Part Two - Starting the process
This page talks you through some things to remember when you start toilet training.
Toilet training tips - Part Three - Common Difficulties
This page looks at some of the common difficulties parents have when toilet training.
Understanding Autism in 0-6 year olds for Parents
Learn more about the myths and facts of Autism and about neurodiversity, with a focus on children aged 0-6 years.