NAS Interview with Dr Elizabeth Shea
19/02/2021
In this interview produced by the National Autistic Society, Dr Elizabeth Shea, Clinical Psychologist, discusses why food and eating can be a source of anxiety for some autistic pe...
Fun with food!- Angel Delight
16/02/2021
Here is session 3 from the 4-week programme ‘Fun with Food’. This week, it is all about Angel Delight!
Online Resource: Sensory Processing
15/02/2021
Some autistic children and young people enjoy highly flavoured foods, while others prefer more bland flavours and familiar textures.
Fun with Food!- Spaghetti
09/02/2021
Here is session 2 from the 4-week programme ‘Fun with Food’. This week, it is all about spaghetti so get your pasta ready!
Fun with Food!
02/02/2021
One of the Centre’s specialists from the Learning Support and Assessment Team recently delivered a 4- week programme encouraging a playful exploration of food.
Launch of February Theme: ‘All Things Food’!
01/02/2021
It’s the first day of a new month which means a new theme. In February, the Centre’s focus will be on ‘All Things Food’.
Music Videos: Week 2
30/01/2021
It’s time for week 2 of the Centre’s music video series! This week the Primary and Post-primary sessions both focus on Physical Development and how to look after our bodies....
Whole Day Training: Autism and Sensory Processing
06/01/2021
Today the Centre launches ‘Autism and Sensory Processing’, the third session in its series of online whole day trainings for professionals.
A Winter Sensory Walk
28/12/2020
A winter walk is a lovely way to get out of the house this week, but it can be difficult to motivate some children and young people in this activity.
Top Tip for a Happy 'Sensory' Christmas
03/12/2020
Christmas lights, music and scents can be overwhelming for autistic children and young people who have a heightened sensitivity to sensory input.
Activities with Theraband
26/11/2020
If you have attended the Centre’s trainings on Sensory Processing, you will be familiar with Theraband.
Sensory Integration Month
08/10/2020
October is Sensory Integration month and to celebrate we have a fantastic resource kindly shared by creators Lisa Dynan (parent and graphic designer) and Elisabeth Ohlbock (occupat...
Movement Breaks
01/09/2020
Movement breaks are typically classroom based physical activity programmes designed to get students moving more. Movement breaks are beneficial for all students as they typicall...
Hand and finger strength structured tasks
20/07/2020
The activities shown in the video below show some activities designed to increase hand and finger strength. The activities have been structured to support children and young peopl...
Dr Pat Daly Podcast Resource Volume Control
17/07/2020
Today’s resource is designed to support children and young people with communicating the intensity of their reaction in response to sounds they may hear in their environment. Two v...
Sensory Integration Network – Managing Sensory Processing at Home Online Course
10/06/2020
This interactive 1 hour course is designed for parents, carers, adoptive parents and adoption agency staff.
Sensory Choice Board
17/05/2020
Sensory strategies,
Sensory Motor Activities
19/04/2020
A few colourful sensory motor activities to make.