Listen Back: Project created by Cavan woman picks up prestigious award. A Co Cavan woman has received a prestigious Occupational Therapy award; at this year's Association of Occupational Therapists Ireland (AOTI) annual conference.
Moreover, Dearbhla O'Reilly created a project; using video; to support neurodiverse primary school children to self-regulate.
Furthermore, the Senior Occupational Therapist; from Killsheshandra; picked up the 2025 Eva Duggan Award for her initiative: 'The Self-Regulation Video Project'.
Additionally, the project will support neurodiverse primary school pupils across the country; to understand and manage their regulation; in a child-friendly and accessible way.
Chiefly, it aims to support engagement in learning, play and daily routines.
Indeed, as part of winning the award, Dearbhla will receive a €1,000 bursary towards developing initiatives to enhance paediatric service.
Jodie Curran has been speaking with Dearbhla:
