PSI Intellectual Disability SIG

05/01/2026

Want to achieve a quick easy New Year's Resolution Win? Join us and join a professional community committed to improving psychological services for people with Intellectual Disability. We'll keep you informed of what's going on, offer training opportunities and would love you to be part of the community. Just click https://www.psychologicalsociety.ie/groups/Special-Interest-Group-in-Intellectual-Disabilities. And it's free - you have nothing to loose 🎉

10/10/2025

For people with an intellectual disability, it can be so easy to overlook mental health issues. So often, difficulties can be attributed to the disability (diagnostic overshadowing), and so many mental health issues rely on self-report, that can be difficult for people with communication difficulties. This means people may not always receive the mental health support they need. So this , stay aware, stay curious - could mental health issues be impacting on somebody?

26/09/2025

Hey - This Blocks My Way! Today is - so take a moment to think about the simple things - Where's my car parked? How did I put my bins out? Is my bike parked responsibly? Have I left my shopping trolley in an awkward spot? It's the everyday things that we can easily fix with a little bit of thought. So today, and every day - Make Way and keep access ways clear!

18/07/2025

Are you looking for way to support people with becoming familiar with travel training? The WayFinding Centre from Vision Ireland allows people to experience planes, trains and automobiles in safe, multi sensory environment. Perfect for prepping for Summer Holidays! Visit www.thewayfindingcentre.ie

30/04/2025

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03/03/2025

We'd love to see you at the IDSIG AGM. It's online on 25th March from 1-2pm. Register with PSI at https://www.psychologicalsociety.ie/event/SIG-in-Intellectual-Disabilities-2025-AGM

28/01/2025

The Connecting Artists Programme is a 10 week online programme is designed for adult visual artists who identify as being neurodivergent or are living with an intellectual disabilities, who wish to develop their professional and creative practice. Closing date is 31st January. See more information below:

Applications now open for the 2025 Connecting Artists ProgrammeThe Connecting Artists Programme is an initiative designed for adult visual artists, who want to take the next step to develop their creative practice and exhibit and sell their work. Our mission through the Connecting Artists Programme...

06/01/2025

Looking for a New Year's Resolution that's only takes 1 minute to do, but pays back in full? if so, join the PSI Intellectual Disability SIG! It's free, it's easy and you'll gain access to our events and resources throughout the year! All you have to do is click https://www.psychologicalsociety.ie/groups/Special-Interest-Group-in-Intellectual-Disabilities

06/01/2025

We are delighted to welcome Dr Manus Moynihan for our upcoming lunchtime talk series on Wed 23rd January at 1pm on zoom. Dr. Moynihan is a Senior Clinical Psychologist and Systemic Psychotherapist at St. Michael's House, and will provide an insightful overview of CAMHS-ID (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services in Intellectual Disability). Dr Moynihan will explore the unique aspects of working within CAMHS-ID and the role that psychology can play in supporting children and adolescents with intellectual disabilities and their families.

Additionally, Dr Moynihan will present a case study detailing his work with a family referred to CAMHS-ID. He will discuss his approach using systemic and social constructionist frameworks, illustrating how these therapeutic models can guide practice in effectively supporting families where a child has complex emotional and behavioural concerns.

Just click below to register.https://www.psychologicalsociety.ie/event/SIG-in-Intellectual-Disability-Lunchtime-Talk:-Understanding-CAMHSID-and-the-Role-of-Psychology

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27/09/2024

We are delighted to hold this year's PSI Annual Conference at the Sheraton Athlone Hotel. For the nights of Tuesday 12 to Friday 15 November, accommodation is available at reduced rates for PSI delegates.
Rooms at these rates will be available to book up to, and including, Wednesday 02 October. Follow the link in our most recent ezine to book!

28/08/2024

It's back-to-school time!📚 A period that can be challenging for both children and parents. PSI member Dr Jillian Doyle spoke to the Irish Examiner this week about managing back-to-school anxiety.

Read back via: bit.ly/3yRdOaF