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Ideas for reducing anxiety
30/09/2022
When a child or young person is in a heightened state of anxiety, it can be difficult to recall strategies and activities which may help to reduce anxiety.
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Anxiety based school avoidance
27/09/2022
School can create many anxieties for autistic students, due to sensory overload, social demands and academic expectations.
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After school restraint collapse
09/09/2022
As children and young people return home from school each day your child may be showing significant anxiety and distress.
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Grounding activity
08/09/2022
This grounding activity is helpful for children and young people who may be overwhelmed as they adjust to the return to school.
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Asking for Help
02/09/2022
One of the most useful tools for reducing anxiety is the ability to ask for help.
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Sensory Walk
14/07/2022
This visual resource will add structure and purpose to a summertime walk.
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Calm kit for Teenagers
30/06/2022
This excellent calm kit was designed by a teenage friend of the Centre.
Friday Finding
24/06/2022
Another Friday Finding from the Centre’s survey on ‘Inclusive Education: What Matters Most’, carried out in partnership with the NCSE. 72% of parents of autistic children think...
Travelling by air
23/06/2022
These visual guides from Aer Lingus will be helpful for those planning to jet off this summer! The guides clarify what to expect before boarding a flight, on board and reaching th...
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Survey Finds
03/06/2022
More Friday findings from the Centre’s survey on ‘Inclusive Education: What Matters Most’.
Employment in the Performing Arts
01/06/2022
In this podcast teachers Elaine, Aisling, Máire and Éabha discuss teaching autistic pupils in an Irish-medium environment with Dáithí Murray.
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Exam anxiety
13/05/2022
If you been lucky enough to attend one of Jed Baker’s trainings, you are probably familiar with his ‘Think Like a Scientist’ approach.
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Springtime Walk
29/04/2022
This resource can be used both as a way of developing sensory awareness, and as a visual support for Mindfulness.
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Making a Lava Lamp Bottle
27/04/2022
The colours and flow of a lava lamp create a calming effect for many people.
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Worrying about War
04/03/2022
The last week has created worries for us all as we watch and listen to the news from Ukraine.
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A Winter Walk
29/12/2021
It can be difficult to encourage some children and young people to leave the house at this time of year and engage in physical activity.
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Outdoor Classroom Day
04/11/2021
A reminder that today is Outdoor Classroom Day.
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Social Narrative Winning and Losing
03/11/2021
This month, the Centre will be sharing a number of resources to support outdoor play.