Jed Baker Podcast Transitions on Children Back To School
21/08/2020
In this podcast Dr Jed Baker offers tips and strategies for parents and teachers on how to manage anxiety in children and young people during the transition back to the school sett...
Wearing a Mask
15/08/2020
Wearing a mask or face covering may be a difficult concept for children and young people with autism to understand and/or tolerate, it may leave both them and their carers frustrat...
Adam Harris Podcast
07/08/2020
In this podcast Adam Harris CEO of AsIAm speaks with Dr Fiona McCaffrey about his experience during the pandemic and what works best for him. Adam also suggests some strategies tha...
Wearing a Mask
25/07/2020
As wearing masks becomes more commonplace, some autistic children and young people may wish to or be expected to wear masks . Today we have two resources aimed at introducing th...
Autism Little Learners book series
19/07/2020
This link provides access to a helpful series of COVID-19 related texts to explain specific topics and situations to our children and young people. Topics include: What is social...
What is the new Normal to a Child?
06/07/2020
Click on the link to view a video which might help to explain the new normal. As things begin to open up, it may be difficult for children and young people to understand our ever-c...
Teen Guide to surviving lockdown and beyond
29/06/2020
Click on the link below to download this ‘Teen Guide’ which contains ideas ad activities to help our young people manage social distancing and stay positive during these challengi...
Supporting Individuals with Autism through Uncertain Times
22/06/2020
Click on this link to redirect to a comprehensive document containing information and visual supports to help guide people with autism through these uncertain times. Visual support...
Social Distancing Resources
21/06/2020
As COVID 19 restrictions relax, our combined ability to comply with social distancing regulations becomes increasingly important. For some of our children and young people with aut...
Daughters of Charity Films
15/06/2020
MCA were very interested to hear the backstory to these lovely resources after posting the first one.
Barnardos Children’s Roadmap
13/06/2020
The Barnardos Children’s Roadmap offers a simple visual map to explain to children what changes are going to occur in Phase 2, and what that means for them.
Sending Hugs, Letters and Postcards
10/06/2020
Following on from the video link we shared yesterday, we once again consider the emotional impact of social distancing from our friends and family.
CARE Study – Giving a voice to children with special needs and their carers during COVID-19 restrictions
10/06/2020
The COVID-19 MCA surveys were of huge assistance to the centre to ascertain what would be of most benefit to you during this pandemic.
The Hedgehog and Tortoise Social Distancing Video.
09/06/2020
Village Primary School, Thornaby uploaded this video as a means of describing social distancing to children.
Creating a Covid 19 Super Hero
06/06/2020
During this time of change and uncertainity, children need to feel secure and protected, while moving forward with small steps to safely returning to life outside of the home.
Supporting children with ASD and/or Learning Disability in coping with COVID-19 Isolation
27/05/2020
Follow the link below to view a comprehensive information pack put together by the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust for those supporting children and teenagers with autism and/...
Social Distancing Computer Game and Other Activities
25/05/2020
Social distancing is a new skill that everyone is learning so we can stay safe.
Thank You Frontline Workers
24/05/2020
Middletown Centre for Autism invite you to share our ‘Thank-you to All Frontline workers’ poster