Whole Day Training: Autism and Sensory Processing
06/01/2021
Today the Centre launches ‘Autism and Sensory Processing’, the third session in its series of online whole day trainings for professionals.
Siblings: Turn Taking
06/01/2021
Siblings is the Centre’s theme for January, and this resource aims to foster improved interactions between siblings.
Primary School Training Programme
06/01/2021
HOME LEARNING FOR PROFESSIONALS AND PARENTS: PRIMARY SCHOOL PROGRAMME.
Whole day training: Life Skills for Post Primary Pupils with Autism
05/01/2021
The second day in the Centre’s series of whole trainings for professionals will be presented by Edel Quinn.
Monthly Theme: Siblings
04/01/2021
The Centre is starting 2021 with the launch of new monthly themes.
Whole Day Training: Autism and the Promotion of Positive Behaviour
04/01/2021
The Centre’s programme of whole day online trainings for professionals will commence on Friday 29 January.
Supporting Online Learning at Home Part 2
03/01/2021
This is Part 2 of the Centre’s video resource offering advice on supporting learning at home.
Supporting Online Learning at Home Part 1
02/01/2021
Home learning had become the ‘new normal’ for several months last year, but many children, young people and parents in NI may feel daunted at the prospect of re-engaging in online...
The return of whole day trainings for professionals!
01/01/2021
If one of your New Year resolutions is to enhance your professional development then keep your eye on the Centre’s page next week!
Happy New Year
31/12/2020
The staff at Middletown Centre for Autism wish you a happy and peaceful New Year.
Explaining Change
31/12/2020
There will be changes in plans and expectations for most children and young people next week, with some having an extended holiday and others engaging in home learning.
Board Game
30/12/2020
Christmas holidays are often a popular time for board games, and they are a great way of teaching skills such as turn taking and coping with losing, as well as academic skills such...
A Winter Sensory Walk
28/12/2020
A winter walk is a lovely way to get out of the house this week, but it can be difficult to motivate some children and young people in this activity.
Happy Christmas
24/12/2020
The Middletown Centre for Autism team wishes you a happy Christmas and a peaceful New Year. The Centre will close this afternoon and re-open on 4 January 2021.
Calm Breathing exercises
23/12/2020
As the excitement for Christmas builds, it can feel overwhelming for many autistic children and young people
Mini Biscuit House
22/12/2020
A really lovely idea from ‘My Fussy Eater’ on Instagram.
Christmas Cracker Activity
21/12/2020
Making Christmas crackers can be a lovely way to involve your child in the preparations for Christmas Day.
Christmas Dinner Social Narrative
20/12/2020
Many of us enjoy the food and fun at the Christmas dinner table, but for some autistic children and young people, it can be overwhelming.