Órla DohertyScreenwriter for Kids' Animation.

Comedy, Music & Neurodiverse Perspectives

Rooted in the messy, loud, and brilliantly weird reality of SEN family life—writing visual comedy that makes kids laugh and neurodivergent families feel seen.

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Produced credits

6 TV Credits Across Major European & UK Animation Studios

  • Cartoon Saloon

    Silly Sundays

    Musical Comedy Writer

  • Flickerpix

    Luna

    Wrote 3 episodes

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  • RTÉjr logo
  • BBC logo
  • Cartoonito logo
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Featured spotlight

Luna: The Quiet Fort (Flickerpix)

A family catch-up is about to happen in Gabriel's house, but he feels anxious about having new people in his safe place — his home.

Target audience: Preschool (Ages 3–5)Sensory overloadSelf-regulationBoundary-setting
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What I bring to the room

Storytelling Craft Meets Animation Dynamics

Decades of writing discipline mean every line has momentum, every scene drives character, and no word is wasted.

Authentic SEN Voice

As a parent navigating Special Educational Needs (SEN), I bring lived experience to neurodivergent characterization—ensuring representation is authentic, humorous, and free of preachy tropes.

Musical Comedy & Rhythm

From fast-paced gag writing to custom lyric composition for preschool TV, I write with an ear for rhythm and comedic timing.

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