Summer Poem
02/08/2024
This template will help creativity to flow and encourage engagement in mindfulness.
MCA Research Journal – Nurturing Neurodivergence
01/08/2024
Within this edition of MCA Research Journal, read about nurturing neurodivergence in schools from Sharon Grady.
MCA Research Journal – Celebrating strengths
31/07/2024
Traditionally, autistic experience has been viewed through the lens of struggles and challenges, but the MCA Research Journal shifts the narrative through research from Noelle Fole...
MCA Research Journal – Autistic Joy
30/07/2024
We are proud to feature the artwork of Michael Ryan; Niamh Taylor; Áine Trearty; Andrew Ryan; Rebecca McFadden; James Murphy and Keelan Doherty.
MCA Research Journal – Dr Mary Doherty
29/07/2024
The second edition of the Middletown Centre for Autism (MCA) Research Journal is released today!
Long journeys
25/07/2024
Long journeys can be stressful for everyone. Sitting still for long periods, coping with new environments and waiting are often additional stressors for autistic people.
Summer Bingo
23/07/2024
Hopefully holiday boredom hasn’t started just yet, but if it has, here is a summer themed game to keep little minds busy!
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.
Back to school with Wednesday Webinars
16/07/2024
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.
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:
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...