Research call for autistic participants
06/04/2023
Invitation to participate in research exploring the experiences of Irish women who receive an autism diagnosis in adulthood.
MCA podcast with Bobby Trundley
05/04/2023
For Autism Acceptance Month, the Middletown Podcast is celebrating some of our autistic community members.
Autism Acceptance Month Symbols
03/04/2023
You may have seen different versions of the infinity symbol appearing on social media this month.
Happy World Autism Acceptance Day!
02/04/2023
All month, the Centre's social media is focusing on neurodiversity.
Waiting in a queue
31/03/2023
Waiting and queuing is hard for everyone, especially when hungry!
Blood test
31/03/2023
Another visual resource to help children and young people having blood tests.
McDonald’s outing
30/03/2023
This visual support was created for a young person before a trip to McDonald’s.
Podcast with Wenn Lawson
29/03/2023
Continuing our podcast series in the build up to World Autism Acceptance Month, the Centre is delighted to share another insightful podcast recorded at the AsIAm conference last mo...
Going swimming
28/03/2023
This social narrative clarifies what may be expected on a visit to the local swimming pool.
Going to the shop
27/03/2023
This social narrative was made to support a friend of the Centre with visiting her local shop. She now enjoys visits to Smyths toy shop.
Investigating NI parent/guardian experiences of Irish Medium primary schools for their autistic children
27/03/2023
Are you the parent of an autistic child who attends, or has attended, Irish Medium Education (IME) in Northern Ireland?
Going to the dentist
26/03/2023
Today the Centre is sharing 3 resources to support children and young people when going to the dentist.
Going to Crumlin Hospital
25/03/2023
This social narrative was written for a child attending an appointment at Crumlin Hospital.
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.
Preparing children and young people to visit the GP
23/03/2023
‘Prepare Me’ is a social enterprise founded by Caitriona Watters Crehan to support neurodivergent people in attending medical appointments and other community activities.
Podcast with Chloe Hayden
22/03/2023
“It is the world that is inept, not us. And when we are put in situations where we do have the ability to thrive, our fairy tales and our happily ever afters are going to be so inc...
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...
Call for Papers!
20/03/2023
Middletown Centre for Autism are launching The MCA Research Journal.