Worry Bag
20/05/2021
The ability to acknowledge worries and then place them to the side is vital for positive mental health.
Mindfulness Jar
19/05/2021
Creating a Mindfulness Jar can provide a visual distraction which promotes calm thinking.
Research Bulletin 28
19/05/2021
It is important that parents and carers give themselves time for their own mental wellbeing.
Bullet Journal
18/05/2021
Loggs, blogs and vlogs....all on trend terms used by the teenage population.
Graduate Certificate/Diploma in Autism Studies
18/05/2021
Middletown Centre for Autism works in partnership with Mary Immaculate College (Limerick) to deliver a Graduate Certificate/Diploma in Autism Studies.
Happiness
17/05/2021
Peter Vermeulen recorded a podcast with the Centre last summer, and in this short clip he stresses the importance of promoting happiness.
Sleep social narrative
16/05/2021
Sleep is an important part of mental health and wellbeing. This social narrative clearly explains the importance of sleep, and would be particularly suitable for a younger child.
Be Kind to Yourself
15/05/2021
This resource encourages young people to think about ways in which they can be kind to themselves in order to foster a sense of mental wellbeing.
Visual supports for emotional awareness
14/05/2021
Mental wellbeing is dependent upon the ability to recognise emotions and then to access appropriate strategies.
Fear Ladder part 2
13/05/2021
Yesterday, the Centre shared information on Fear Ladders, and today Edel Quinn explains this approach in more detail and provides more visual examples.
Fear Ladder
12/05/2021
Overcoming fears and phobias will reduce anxiety, and then contribute to an overall sense of improved wellbeing.
Graduate Course
12/05/2021
A reminder that the Centre’s postgraduate courses are currently open for registration.
Our Self-Care Battery
11/05/2021
Teaching children and young people to manage their own mental wellbeing is an important life skill, which fosters independence and autonomy.
WE ARE HIRING!
11/05/2021
Applications are invited for the appointment to the following four posts: 1. Autism Trainer/ Advisor (Maternity cover, Research & Development Department) Service Providers West...
Conference
10/05/2021
This is the final opportunity to watch and listen to the presentations you may have missed at the Centre’s conference. All those who registered for the conference will have access...
Mindfulness colouring
10/05/2021
Colouring has become increasing popular as a calming activity for all ages, often supporting a sense of mental wellbeing.
Graduate Certificate/Diploma in Autism Studies
10/05/2021
Middletown Centre for Autism works in partnership with Mary Immaculate College (Limerick) to deliver a Graduate Certificate/Diploma in Autism Studies.
Barry Prizant
09/05/2021
Conference registrants still have 1 day to access the Centre’s conference presentations via the link received in your email. #Understandingautism #learngrowdevelop