Learning from Mistakes
28/05/2022
Another reminder that mistakes are OK, and can often help learning and achievement.
Survey Findings
27/05/2022
The Centre recently worked in partnership with the NCSE to conduct a survey on ‘Inclusive Education: What Matters Most’.
MASTERS in AUTISM STUDIES
26/05/2022
The Centre and Mary Immaculate College are delighted to announce a new Masters programme.
Brick by Brick
25/05/2022
The Centre is delighted to have launched its first Brick by Brick clubs in schools.
Graduate Certificate in Autism Studies
24/05/2022
If you are interested in an excellent CPD opportunity, please visit the link to find out more about the Graduate Certificate in Autism Studies, delivered by the Centre and Mary Imm...
Progress, not perfection
23/05/2022
As students sit in exams and complete coursework, they can easily become overwhelmed and place pressure on themselves to achieve perfection.
Exams
18/05/2022
Stress about exams can affect ability to prepare and also performance in the exam.
Initiation Badges
17/05/2022
The resources shared today provide a template for making an initiation badge.
Thinking Frames
16/05/2022
These thinking frames from CCEA show how complex topics can be presented succinctly and visually and that information can be ordered sequentially.
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.
Graduate Certificate in Autism Studies
12/05/2022
The Centre is delighted to again work with Mary Immaculate College (Limerick) to offer the Graduate Certificate in Autism Studies (GCAS), commencing in September 2022.
Exams: Do I need them?
11/05/2022
Some students may be struggling to find the motivation to revise for exams, or some may be questioning the purpose of exams.
Podcast: Employment in the Performing Arts
09/05/2022
In this podcast, Cat Hughes (Researcher, Middletown Centre for Autism) interviews Ellie Buckley (Research Fellow in East London NHS Foundation Trust).
Last chance for training!
06/05/2022
The Centre has commenced its final programme of trainings for this academic year.
Celebrating Me
05/05/2022
The Autism Advisory and Intervention Service (NI) has launched an excellent series of videos entitled ‘Celebrating Me: Supporting a Pupil’s Understanding and Acceptance of an Autis...
GCSE's
04/05/2022
As exam season approaches, some students may be questioning the point of exams, and others may be worried about the grading system.
RTE Radio 1 interview
03/05/2022
In an interview on RTE Radio 1, Brendan O’Connor talks to the parents of an autistic child about their experiences and daily family life, including the support received from the Ce...
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.