By Your Side Early Intervention Preschool

07/09/2026

One space opening up in November ☺️ If you’re looking for an early intervention space or know someone that is, please get in touch ✨

One space has just become available if you are looking for early intervention or know a family that is ✨

22/08/2026

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21/08/2026

One space has just become available if you are looking for early intervention or know a family that is ✨

21/08/2026

A little late sharing our graduation pictures, but what a wonderful and eventful celebration it was! 🎓✨

We’re so proud of all our graduates and will truly miss each and every one of you. We wish you all the very best as you begin your next chapter. 💛

And to our returning students, we can’t wait to welcome you back and make more wonderful memories together! 📚🎉

Congratulations, graduates! 🎓👏

03/08/2026

Trip to the aquarium 🐟🐠
Our little learners had great fun and were fully immersed in this sensory experience. The trip gave our learners the opportunity to practice lots of skills they learnt in class; such as waiting for the bus, lining up, taking turns to see the fish up close, as well as practicing our communication skills both receptive and expressive. 🐠🐟

20/07/2026

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16/07/2026

Self regulation skills can be a real challenge for kids (and adults!). The Alert Program helps students understand the basic theory of sensory input as it relates to their arousal states, or the internal engine of their body. The primary focus is to help children learn to monitor, maintain, and change their level of alertness so it is sufficient for a situation or task.

The basic premise of the program is that the body is similar to a car engine. When the engine is running in its’ optimal state, things run smoothly. If the engine is running too fast or too slow, problems arise.

Therapists often use “Lightning McQueen” as an example of the fast car who gets into trouble.

One quote from the program that is helpful for children to understand is:

“If your body is like a car engine, sometimes it runs on high, sometimes it runs on low, and sometimes it runs just right.”

The thing to remember is all of the zones are OK! They are not something to get out of or move to another color/zone. It's ok to have an engine running fast or slow. And the just right level depends on the task at hand or environment. Is it OK to be at a high level during a show or at the movies? Not really. Is it OK to be at a high level at recess or when playing? Sure. It all depends. (There are infinite examples)

It's a tool to support function!

Alert Program: https://www.theottoolbox.com/alert-program-self-regulation-program/

15/07/2026

Our little learners had such a fun day at adventure avenue, they all got stuck into a world of pretend play, it was adorable seeing them enjoy their time and engage with all the pretend play so creatively. The children also generalised all the play skills they learnt in class to a different setting which we always love to see 🥹

10/07/2026

Two spots have just become available - if you know someone looking for early intervention. Get in touch 😊

02/07/2026

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Join us for National Play Day 2026!

Dublin City Council Cabra/Glasnevin Community & Social Development Team invites families and communities to a free, fun-filled afternoon of play in your local area.

Join us in John Paul Park (The Bogies) on Sunday 12 July from 1:30pm - 5:00pm. Early access is available from 1:00pm for children and young people with specific needs.

🧩 Autism-friendly and inclusive event
🎉 Activities for children and young people of all abilities