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Happy World Autism Acceptance Day!
02/04/2023
All month, the Centre's social media is focusing on neurodiversity.
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Blood Test Social Story
24/03/2023
Connolly Hospital in Blanchardstown have created these visual supports to clarify what is expected when having a blood test.
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Top Tips for Medical and Clinical Appointments
21/03/2023
Visiting a hospital, health centre or other clinical setting can create anxiety for an autistic child or young person. It is an unfamiliar environment with new and unexpected senso...
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How can an autistic person reduce the risk of burnout?
02/03/2023
Yesterday we shared ideas on how family and friends can support the autistic person to prevent burnout.
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How can friends and family reduce autistic burnout?
01/03/2023
The Centre has shared information over the last few days on what autistic burnout is and what can cause it.
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Autistic burnout
28/02/2023
Last week the Centre shared a resource from NAS on Autistic Fatigue, sometimes referred to as burnout.
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Anxiety Based School Avoidance
21/02/2023
The Centre is again sharing this excellent resource from Strive NI.
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Autistic fatigue- a guide for autistic adults
17/02/2023
There is increasing recognition of autistic burnout, caused by a number of factors including persistent dysregulation and anxiety, masking, frequent sensory overload and constant s...
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Calm breathing exercises
15/02/2023
Calm breathing is a powerful emotional regulation tool for some people.
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Coping with anxiety
13/02/2023
Emotional wellbeing depends on individual preferences: what is calming for one person, may not be calming for another.
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Individualised 5 point scales
08/02/2023
The 5-point scale, developed by Kari Dunn Buron, is a popular resource for supporting the understanding and communication of emotions.
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After school restraint collapse
06/02/2023
Returning home after school is often a period of acute dysregulation.
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Body map
01/02/2023
This month the Centre’s social media pages will focus on the topic of emotional regulation.
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A winter sensory walk
27/12/2022
If your family is feeling the need for some fresh air and exercise, these checklists will provide structure and motivation for a winter walk.
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Research Bulletin 39: Lego and Pets
30/11/2022
The Centre is delighted to launch its latest Research Bulletin, this time on the topic of Lego and Pets.
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Pet Podcast
28/11/2022
Pet owners gain a huge amount of joy from their pets.
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Communicating emotions
24/10/2022
Communicating emotions can be complex for many autistic children and young people.
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Mental Health Awareness Day
11/10/2022
Following on from #MentalHealthAwarenessDay we’ve gathered together some resources that you can use to support and strengthen the mental health of the young autistic people in your...