Developing Fear Ladders
08/07/2020
In this video, Middletown Trainer Advisor Edel Quinn explains the concept of the’ fear ladder’ and associated strategies that may be used to help your child with their fears. Fe...
Fear Ladder Resources
08/07/2020
Today’s resource offers two sample ‘fear ladder’ templates that you may use as is or adapt to suit the individual child or young person. It is based on the video we shared earli...
Positive Postcards
04/07/2020
Sharing positive and encouraging words and messages is important, and more so at this time of being away from our typical routines of school, work and life. It is always nice t...
The Positive Thinking Game
03/07/2020
Developing positive self-esteem is important for all children as it helps them to find new ways to look at their abilities, boosts confidence and overall happiness. This positive...
Podcast Brenda Myles Wellbeing & Being Well
03/07/2020
Click on this link to stream or download the podcast with Dr Brenda Myles who discusses strategies for wellbeing and being well, including strategies for structuring home and leisu...
Cosmic Kids Yoga
27/06/2020
Learning to relax is a self-regulation skill that may need to be explicitly taught. Cosmic Kids Yoga presents fun, step by step, visual guidance that your child may find engaging....
Worry Dolls
20/06/2020
Worry dolls are small handmade dolls originating from the indigenous people of Guatemala. Making the doll is part of the process and may help the child or young person engage with...
Energy Accounting
19/06/2020
Maja Toudal’s energy accounting method reimagines the concept of a bank account where the child or young person experiences energy withdrawals and deposits.
Mindfulness Resources
17/06/2020
Following on from our webinar with Dr. Brian McClean we are sharing two resources which we hope you will find helpful. Our ‘Co-regulation’ resource suggests different activities yo...
Anxiety Body Maps
12/06/2020
In yesterday’s webinar, Kari Dunn Duron identified that when the actions we take to calm become predictable and habit-like, they form part of the calming sequence that help us to s...
The Emotional Toolbox
29/05/2020
As discussed on yesterday’s webinar with Tony Attwood, the emotional toolbox provides the child or young person with a visual to identify strategies they may find helpful to addres...
Creating a Calm Space at Home
29/05/2020
Creating a calm space at home could help with emotional and sensory regulation throughout the day.
Emotion Thermometer
28/05/2020
The emotion thermometer is a visual support used to assist with communication about how a person is feeling.
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/...
Anxiety Resource For Teens
16/05/2020
Created by Autism NI,
Incredible 5 point scales
15/05/2020
This resources offers a selection of Incredible 5-point scales that can be used to teach emotions, and the different levels of intensity of an emotion.
FACE – Boy and Girl Themed Resources
13/05/2020
This resource uses the acronym FACE as a structured approach to manage anxiety using mental, emotional and physical responses.
NCSE Supporting Teenagers to Regulate
02/05/2020
Lets Get Regulated is an easy to read document designed to support teenagers to engage in self-regulation strategies at home.