Summer Colouring
19/07/2024
If you are starting to run out of inspiration for summer activities, here are some holiday themed pictures for colouring.
Podcast –Healthcare with Dr Mary Doherty
17/07/2024
In this episode, we chat to autistic health professional and researcher, Dr Mary Doherty. Mary has driven research to support autistic patients and healthcare workers.
Having a blood test
15/07/2024
Today the Centre is sharing a resource to support children and young people when having a blood test.
Outdoor Play Podcast
11/07/2024
The Centre is again sharing this excellent podcast recorded earlier this year.
Podcast interview
11/07/2024
Continuing our focus on physical health this month, we’re revisiting our podcast chat with Dr Helen Lynch who discussed the importance of outdoor play.
Outdoor painting - paintbrushes
10/07/2024
We know that a lot of autistic people feel very comfortable in nature and in connection with elements from the natural world.
Play Matters
09/07/2024
The document at the link below was created by Play Matters to explain the importance of outdoor play and to provide some ideas for getting outdoors.
Going to the dentist
05/07/2024
Today the Centre is sharing a resource from the Irish Dental Association to support children and young people when going to the dentist.
We are hiring!
04/07/2024
Through our appointed provider, Allen People Solutions, we are recruiting for two key positions in the organisation:
Back to school with Wednesday Webinars
04/07/2024
The Centre will be providing a series of webinars every Wednesday from 31 July until the end of August featuring supports and advice for the return to school.
MA students at Áras an Uachtaráin
03/07/2024
Four graduates from the MA in Autism Studies were invited by President Michael D. Higgins and his wife, Sabina Higgins to attend a prestigious garden party at Áras an Uachtaráin. C...
Autism and Hypermobility with Dr Jessica Eccles
03/07/2024
In this episode, we’re learning more about the link between autism and physical health conditions.
Summer Sensory walk resource
01/07/2024
This month we’re focusing on physical health – whether that’s enjoying time outdoors, visiting health professionals or learning more about health conditions common for autistic peo...
Podcast: Pain in Autistic Children and Young People with Bethany Donaghy
26/06/2024
In this episode, we’re joined by Bethany Donaghy, an autistic researcher focused on understanding the experience of pain in autistic young people.
Post Graduate courses in collaboration with MIC
25/06/2024
Did you know that the Centre offers post graduate courses at Certificate, Diploma and Masters level in collaboration with Mary Immaculate College?
End of school year memories
24/06/2024
As the school year draws to a close, it is the perfect time to reflect on the past year.
What to do now exams are over
21/06/2024
Exams are finishing up for most students across the country.
Student Passport
20/06/2024
Student passports, sometimes called communication passports, are a tool that allows a child or young person to tell school staff all about themselves.