Visual support for showering
30/10/2022
Showering is an excellent example of when a visual support can be very useful for many reasons.
Visual supports at home
29/10/2022
The Centre is very grateful to another parent today for sharing the visual schedules and other supports which she uses at home.
Alternatives to Trick or Treating
28/10/2022
The social and sensory demands involved in Trick or Treating mean that is not fun for many autistic children and young people.
Visual schedule at school
28/10/2022
Today we are sharing an example of how a visual schedule can be used at school.
Visual Supports at Home
27/10/2022
We are sharing more visual supports from a parent today.
Halloween Bingo
27/10/2022
Another one of the Centre’s popular Halloween games!
Congratulations to all GCAS and GDAS students graduating from Mary Immaculate College!
27/10/2022
The Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma in Autism Studies courses are delivered in partnership by the Centre and Mary Immaculate College.
Halloween Movement cards
26/10/2022
Here is a game which could be incorporated into your Halloween activities.
Visual Supports at Home
26/10/2022
Family life is busy!
Half-term holiday activity choice board
25/10/2022
The half-term holiday is approaching so it’s time for one of the Centre’s activity choice boards.
Teaching Pause
25/10/2022
It can be difficult for anyone to stop an enjoyable activity and move to something else, and transitions like this are particularly dysregulating for many autistic children and you...
Autism and Communication
24/10/2022
Full day training opportunity for professionals working in mainstream schools.
Communicating emotions
24/10/2022
Communicating emotions can be complex for many autistic children and young people.
Visual support
21/10/2022
It is important to determine which type of visual support is meaningful and easily understood by the child/young person.
Types of Visual Support
20/10/2022
On Monday we shared a resource explaining the different types of visual schedules/supports.
Painting leaves
17/10/2022
A lovely Autumnal activity which offers tactile experiences and will support the development of fine motor skills.
Visual Schedules
17/10/2022
Visual schedules are beneficial for many autistic children and young people as they provide clarity and predictability, and subsequently reduce anxiety.
Communication Architect
14/10/2022
Are you a communication architect? On Wednesday, we shared a resource providing ideas to change your communication style when interacting with autistic people.