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.
Tips for revision
28/04/2022
Some clear and concise tips for all those young people starting their revision schedules.
Making a Lava Lamp Bottle
27/04/2022
The colours and flow of a lava lamp create a calming effect for many people.
Research in Bilingualism and Autism
25/04/2022
Are you a parent raising an autistic child to understand and/or speak 2 or more languages?
Springtime walk
22/04/2022
Walking can be an excellent calming and regulating activity, but it may be difficult to motivate some young people to participate in exercise if there is no clear purpose.
We are Hiring
22/04/2022
Upcoming opportunity with Middletown Centre of Autism Classroom Assistant (temporary maternity cover, up to 6 months) on a full time basis.
Panting Seeds
20/04/2022
Gardening introduces the opportunity for tactile experiences and the development of fine motor skills.
Easter egg games
18/04/2022
If you have a surplus of eggs, here are a couple of ideas for games you can play.
Bunny cookies
16/04/2022
If you have Easter themed cookie cutters, this is the perfect step by step visual guide for using them to create delicious biscuits.
EUCAP
15/04/2022
That’s a wrap!
Easter Songs
14/04/2022
Time for some musical fun! Resharing the Easter songs which Karen Diamond, Music Therapist, put together last year.
Easter memory game
13/04/2022
A seasonal matching pairs game to share with you all today.