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...
The Bored Board
16/10/2020
The Bored Board is our most downloaded resource to date. Aptly named by one of the centre’s referral students, it is designed to help children and young people make choices about h...
5 week training programme
15/10/2020
Middletown Centre is providing a five-week training programme for Classroom Assistants in Northern Ireland. This programme will consist of weekly recorded webinars with accompanyin...
What If I Need To Be Tested? Covid 19
13/10/2020
Many children and young people will need to be tested for Covid-19 and it is important to visually describe the testing process.
Online Training for Parents and Professionals
10/10/2020
Middletown Centre for Autism is delivering a full programme of online training for parents and professional training.
Podcast advertisement with Joan McDonald
09/10/2020
In this podcast Joan McDonald offers tips and strategies for parents and teachers on effective communication and discussed how we can explain rules, roles and responsibilities to a...
Sensory Integration Month
08/10/2020
October is Sensory Integration month and to celebrate we have a fantastic resource kindly shared by creators Lisa Dynan (parent and graphic designer) and Elisabeth Ohlbock (occupat...
World Teacher's day 2020
03/10/2020
Middletown Centre for Autism will join in the celebration of World Teachers’ Day on 5 October 2020.
Home School Communication
01/10/2020
Sharing knowledge and information between home and school is imperative to ensure that the learner is effectively supported across environments using a consistent approach.
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29/09/2020
Establishing and maintaining a consistent routine is key to supporting the wellbeing of children and young people with autism; however, this can be a challenge in our now ever-chan...
Hand washing Activity
26/09/2020
Washing our hands thoroughly has never been more important.
Skittles Games
24/09/2020
Initiating and maintaining conversation can be an area of difficulty due to the social communication complexities inherent in autism.
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22/09/2020
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