A children’s disability network team (CDNT) provides specialised support and services for children who have a disability and complex health needs associated with their disability.
The CDNT supports a child’s development, wellbeing and participation in family and community life. This works best when everyone works together as a team around your child.
The team members share their knowledge, information and skills with you and your family so you can support your child’s development. This helps children and young people to develop, learn, and take part in everyday activities. Team members can meet children and families in their home, in school or in our office.
There are five Child Disability Network Team in Limerick: Blackberry Park CDNT, East Limerick CDNT, Limerick City South CDNT, Treehouse CDNT and West Limerick CDNT.
If you’re worried that your child may have a disability, talk to your GP or public health nurse (PHN) as soon as possible. They can talk to you about what will happen next.
Children who have mild or moderate difficulties may be referred to one or more health professionals in their local primary care services.
Children who have a range of significant difficulties may be referred to a children’s disability network team (CDNT). This is a team of professionals with expertise in disability who work closely together
