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HEAR MORE: Parent of student in Edenmore ASD class on their fears should the unit close

Jan 14, 2021 15:09
By News Northern Sound
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HEAR MORE: Parent of student in Edenmore ASD class on their fears should the unit close

The parents of children in the ASD Unit at Edenmore feel "There has to be a way around" the proposed closure of a north Monaghan Autism Unit.

The temporary building is due to close, after a planning application to construct a permanent unit was refused over flood risks.

A Department of Education Spokesperson says officials are working with the National Council for Special Education and the school authority to provide permanent accommodation for the Special Class.

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Sean Plummer says 'Le Cheile' has been invaluable to his family, and he believes there is a better solution than closure.

He spoke to Sheila Naughton about the challenges the closure would create, you can hear the full interview here:

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