Neurodiverse South
Specialist toy lending collection
This new and updated toy collection caters for neurodiverse children, teens and adults and those with more significant needs - improving the library experience.
Each branch will stock basic developmental items.
More specialised toys will be housed in our 3 larger libraries, Tallaght, Ballyroan and North Clondalkin Library (covering areas such as language, communication, fine motor, gross motor, play & life etc)
This specialised collection has been funded through the Community Recognition Fund.
A complete catalogue of stock can be viewed here (updated December 2023)
Quiet Time at Your Library
Each library provides a quiet time. During this time, the building will be a designated quiet space, and sensory items and toys will be available for Library customers to use.
Social Stories
Available in each library.
Tovertafel Table
The Magic Table (Tovertafel) is a fun care innovation designed for use by patrons with autism, additional learning needs dementia or cognitive impairment. Interactive light games are projected onto a table and infrared sensors respond to arm movements of players.
Sensory Cubbies
Cubbie are now available for use in our Tallaght, North Clondalkin and Ballyroan branches. These are personalised sensory regulation spaces and are an easy to use, immersive space of sound and vision that is free of disruptions, driven by software and wheelchair friendly. A Cubbie is not just for sensory over-load autism. It can be used to help all types of neurodiverse clients: dyspraxia, dyslexia and dyscalculia.
JAM card
Staff trained in JAM card awareness.
Sensory Explorers Groups