Handwashing Activity
04/11/2020
A reminder today that handwashing remains important to help keep everyone safe and well.
Dr Patsy Daly recorded webinar
02/11/2020
In this recorded webinar Dr Patsy Daly, author of ‘Small Changes make Big Differences’ talks about approaches for developing strategies to support the autistic learner both in the...
The Thankful Pumpkins
01/11/2020
This Thankful Pumpkin resource helps to teach our children how to be thankful, while also being resourceful with their left-over pumpkins!
Wraparound Training Programme, November-December 2020
31/10/2020
Middletown Centre for Autism will commence its next programme of online webinars on Monday 2 November.
Halloween Bingo
30/10/2020
Another game to keep you busy over the half-term holidays.
Halloween Bun Decorating
29/10/2020
Baking is an excellent sensory activity and can support the development of fine motor skills.
Halloween movement cards
28/10/2020
These Halloween themed movement cards can be used to structure movement activities, while allowing Halloween fun to continue.
Classroom Assistant Podcast
27/10/2020
In this podcast one of the Centre’s Trainer/Advisors, Frances O’Neill, discusses the unique role of the Classroom Assistant, both in a typical school day and more specifically duri...
Chocolate witches' hats
26/10/2020
Creating chocolate witches’ hats is another fun-filled Halloween activity.
Online learning part 1 and 2
26/10/2020
The second part of the Centre’s webinar series on ‘Online Learning’ in which Educational Psychologists Nicci Hall and Lorraine Carson explore a range of strategies that may support...
Trick-or-treat home edition
25/10/2020
Halloween will be different this year but can still be lots of fun!
Pumpkin Lanterns
23/10/2020
Check out this alternative to carving a pumpkin.
Congratulations class of 2020
23/10/2020
Congratulations to the GCAS class of 2019/20 on their graduation day.
Creating a calm space at home
22/10/2020
Creating a calm space at home could help with emotional and sensory regulation throughout the day.
How to write a social narrative: it's OK not to win!
21/10/2020
Today’s resource teaches 2 skills in 1 resource!
Daily Schedules
20/10/2020
The half-term holiday is already here for some and is on its way for others. Structure in daily routines is important, even at holiday times.
Midterm Break Activities
18/10/2020
The mid-term holiday brings changes in routine and more unstructured time, and some children and young people with autism will need support with this.
Top Tips for Teachers
17/10/2020
Today we are sharing our Top Tips for Teachers on creating a learning environment which meets the needs of students with autism. A positive and supportive learning environment help...