The Centre publishes a quarterly Research Bulletin, which is developed to meet the needs of education professionals working with children and young people with autism. Each Research Bulletin provides accessible summaries of relevant, peer-reviewed articles. The summaries are structured to provide teachers with easy access to the key points from the research and implications for practice, which teachers can consider integrating into their daily work.
Date: 04/04/2024
Our latest Research Bulletin is focused on Strength-based Approaches. It highlights papers that show how taking a strength-based approach can create an empowering environment for autistic young people and allow them to define what they value..
Date: 24/08/2023
Our latest Research Bulletin focuses on well-being for all. By better understanding the experiences & strengths of the entire autism community, we can better support each other to thrive.
Date: 02/04/2023
This bulletin summarises both traditional participant-focused research alongside research reviews. This is so that we can fully explore topics central to neurodiversity, as well as how they can impact the lives of autistic young people and those who
Date: 29/11/2022
Bulletin 39 provides an insight into two topics: Lego and Pets. Both Lego and Pets can bring fun and enjoyment, enriching the lives of many but there can be additional benefits for autistic people. Lego develops play skills and can open social relation
Date: 31/05/2022
This is a special Research Bulletin that was written by students on the Centre’s Graduate Diploma in Autism Studies, which is offered in partnership with Mary Immaculate College Limerick. The special Bulletin features interviews with tutors and a student
Date: 06/04/2022
The Bulletin commences with an interview from Majella Nugent from Middletown Centre for Autism. Majella is a Trainer / Adviser with Middletown Centre. She has experience teaching and supporting autistic children and young people in schools. Majella’s ex
Date: 19/11/2021
The Centre is delighted to launch its 36th Research Bulletin, this time on the topic of Outdoor Play. Pieces from the interview with Dr Helen Lynch (OT and Senior Lecturer, University College Cork) have been shared on the Centre’s social media pages this
Date: 31/07/2021
The Bulletin commences with an interview from Fiona Ferris, Deputy Chief Executive Officer at AsIAm.
Date: 26/02/2021
Bulletin 34 covers the topic of Safe Online Engagement and commences with an interview with Kirsty MacMillian
Date: 16/11/2020
Bulletin 33 covers the topic of Autism and Siblings along with an interview with Freya O'Horo CEO of Autism Siblings Ireland
