Exams: Do I need them?
23/05/2024
Some students may be struggling to find the motivation to revise for exams, or some may be questioning the purpose of exams.
Exam Anxiety
21/05/2024
Exam anxiety can creep up on any student.
National epilepsy week
20/05/2024
This is National Epilepsy Week. We know that up to 12% of autistic people also have co-occurring epilepsy.
Summer activity planner
17/05/2024
Summer holidays are on the horizon. While many will be happy to have a break from school, knowing that free time is coming can create uncertainty and anxiety.
Thinking Frames
16/05/2024
These thinking frames from CCEA show how complex topics can be presented succinctly and visually and that information can be ordered sequentially.
Exams
14/05/2024
Stress about exams can affect ability to prepare and also performance in the exam.
How I Listen...
13/05/2024
Some brains need quiet to concentrate, while others need busy environments.
Bullet Journey
10/05/2024
Bullet journals are an adaptable and creative way to keep a diary.
Podcast: Rugby with James and Wendy Vahey
08/05/2024
We’ve been delighted to partner with the IRFU to develop training for coaches who are supporting autistic players.
Self-care battery
08/05/2024
Teaching children and young people to manage their own mental wellbeing is an important life skill, which fosters independence and autonomy.
Be Kind to yourself
06/05/2024
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.
Square breathing
03/05/2024
In this clip from Brenda Myles’ webinar, recorded for the Centre, the concept of square breathing is explained.
WE WON!
02/05/2024
The Centre is celebrating! At the Education Awards ‘24 we won the Best Community Academic Collaboration category. As you know, MCA works in partnership to deliver the Autism Stud...
Tourettes Awareness Month
01/05/2024
May is Tourettes Awareness Month. We know that between 8% and 20% of autistic people have experience of Tourettes Syndrome.
World Autism Acceptance Month - Roisin
26/04/2024
This #WorldAutismAcceptanceMonth we’re celebrating the knowledge and insight of our autistic community members.
World Autism Acceptance Month – Sheila Cross
24/04/2024
This #WorldAutismAcceptanceMonth we’re focusing what we can all learn by listening to the autistic community.
World Autism Acceptance Month – Caolán McCarthy
22/04/2024
For #WorldAutismAcceptanceMonth we’re sharing the knowledge and insight of our autistic community members.
World Autism Acceptance Month – Bobby Trundley
19/04/2024
This #WorldAutismAcceptanceMonth we’re celebrating our autistic community members and the knowledge they bring.