Middletown Centre for Autism - News

Jobs at MCA...

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GCAS is back!! For two weeks only...

GCAS IS BACK FOR 2 WEEKS ONLY

We are hiring...

jobs in MCA Occupational Therapist - P/T Temp Specialist Teacher NI - P/T Temp Autusm Intervention Specialist - P/T Temp

Centre for Autism Conference Speakers 2017

Speakers

International Autism Experts Converge in Belfast for “Building Capacity” Conference

International Autism Expert Converge in Belfast for “Building Capacity” Conference

Come work with us!!

Administrative Officer - Temporary Role for up to 1 year with a possible extension For further information on this amazing role you can check out the job section on our website https://www.middletownautism.com/careers or please call 0044 (0) 28 3751 5750. Closing Date: Completed Application Forms must be returned by 4.00pm on Friday 26th May 2017. MCA is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Ready Steady Go - A Taste of Third Level!...

The Disability Service in Trinity College Dublin and the Middletown Centre for Autism are jointly facilitating a two and a half day camp entitled Ready, Steady, Go - A Taste of Third Level For anyone age 16 to 18 years old with a diagnosis of Asperger's Syndrome / Autism. For more information & to provisionally book a place on the camp, please visit: www.tcd.ie/disability Closing dates for applicants is Friday 2nd June 2017.

Temp Autism Intervention Specialist - Maternity Cover

Temp Autism Intervention Specialist - Maternity Cover Further information on all of the above roles can be found on the Jobs section of the Centre’s website: https://www.middletownautism.com/careers or please call 0044 (0) 28 3751 5750. Closing Date: Completed Application Forms must be returned by 4.00pm on Friday 12th May 2017. MCA is an Equal Opportunities Employer

GCAS 2017-2018

Graduate Certificate in Autism Studies The Centre in partnership with Mary Immaculate College provides a Graduate Certificate in Autism Studies (GCAS). The GCAS will be delivered online and in Middletown and Limerick from September 2017-May 2018. The course is open to anyone with a primary degree or equivalent and application is now open; those interested in the course should email gcas@middletownautism.com for further details. Click here for the GCAS brouchre

Admin & Clerical Emergency Cover

Admin & Clerical Officer substitute cover/reserve lists for temporary cover Further information on all of the above roles can be found on the Jobs section of the Centre’s website:https://www.middletownautism.com/careers or please call 0044 (0) 28 3751 5750. Closing Date: Completed Application Forms must be returned by 4.00pm on Friday 3rd March 2017. MCA is an Equal Opportunities Employer

Launch of Conference Booking

Booking has now opened for more information click on the following link

Teenage Resource

The Teenage Resource is Middletown Centre's third online resource. This resource has been designed to support teenagers with autism, their parents and professionals working with them. This provides resources and ideas, which may be suitable for supporting a teenager with autism across a variety of environments and situations. All content in this resource is based on the Centre’s transdisciplinary model, which is informed by the Centre’s practice. Downloadable resources, video explanations and case studies are also included. The resource can be found at this link: http://teenage-resource.middletownautism.com

Job Opportunities Extension

Due to unforeseen circumstances the two roles Autism Intervention Specialist - Maternity Cover - up to 1 year and Specialist Teacher Autism NI have been extended to close on Monday at 16:00 If you would like to apply please click on the following link https://www.middletownautism.com/careers

Current Job Opportunities

Current Job Opportunities in Middletown Centre for Autism

Online Application Error

Online Application Error Due to a technical error beyond the Centre’s control, a number of training applications were not processed between 9pm on Thursday 8 September 2016 – 9pm Tuesday 14 September 2016. Unfortunately the system continued to issue confirmation of application received emails during this period. If you had submitted an application during this timeframe please contact the Centre as soon as possible either by email admin@middletownautism.com or by telephone 028 3751 5750 to check if your application was received and processed. Please have ready the date of the training session, the title of the session and the venue you had applied for. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and greatly appreciate your co-operation.

Inspection Result!

Our recent joint inspection confirms that the Centre staff continue to provide 'OUTSTANDING'' services. “The quality of leadership and management is outstanding. The senior management team and the board of directors have provided leadership of very high quality to further improve services since the last inspection (2012) ....., and there is evidence that in both jurisdictions they are impacting significantly on the education and life experiences of the referred pupils, their teachers and parents.' Thank to you all for your continued support. We are very proud of this outcome!

Graduate Certificate Autism Studies

Graduate Certificate in Autism Studies, in Partnership with Mary Immaculate College, Limerick.

Education Minister, Peter Weir, visits the centre

Education Minister, Peter Weir, visited the Centre today and met with parents and children availing of our services.

Job Opportunities

Middletown Centre for Autism is seeking to recruit the following positions; Occupational Therapist -Service Provider, Classroom Assistant -Temporary Role, Technical Assistant -Temporary Role. Information on all of the above roles can be found on the Jobs section of the Centre’s website: www.middletownautism.com or please call 0044 (0) 28 3751 5750. Closing Date: Completed Application Forms and CV’s must be returned by 2.00pm on Friday 26th February 2016. MCA is an Equal Opportunities Employer

SCERTS training in Belfast with Emily Rubin, Emory University

SCERTS Training 27/28/29 April 2016

Launch of Best Practice Online Resource

Middletown Centre for Autism is pleased to announce the launch of an exciting new online resource

World Autism Awareness Day 2016

Celebrating World Autism Awareness Day 2016

Exciting New Research Project - Closing Date 22nd April 2016

We are seeking parents of children aged 10-18 to take part in this new project.

Places available - Dr Patsy Daly - 3 Day session for teachers

Follow the link to book your place.

Art, Music & Drama Therapy

Art, Music & Drama Therapy

MCA facilitate Post Grad Masters module in Stranmillis University

Middletown Autism Centre facilitate post Grad masters module in Stranmillis University

Launch of Sensory Processing online resource

Middletown Centre for Autism is pleased to announce the launch of an exciting new online resource

We welcome Tara Vernon to the team

We welcome our new Autism Trainer/Advisor Tara Vernon to the team

Invitation to Join Research Panel

Take part in our research studies. Participation is voluntary. Opt out at any time. email research.panel@middletownautism.com

Dr Jed Baker "Effective Interventions for Behavioural and Social Challenges"

"Effective Interventions for Behavioural and Social Challenges" in The D Hotel Drogheda

Middletown Centre for Autism: 2015 Conference Programme

Enabling Education Conference 9th & 10th January 2015

Middletown Centre for Autism is hosting a two-day international conference on Friday 9 and Saturday 10 January 2015. The theme of the conference is Enabling Education: The Centre aims to attract delegates from across the UK and Ireland for the two day conference.

Aldo Goes to Primary School

Experiencing Primary School through the lens of the autistic spectrum.

National Autistic Society’s Awards

National Autistic Society’s Awards

Joint Event in Croke Park

Middletown Centre for Autism successfully delivered training for over 150 parents and professionals in Croke Park.

Middletown Centre delivering seven ASD Specialist courses as part of the Regional Training Unit (RTU) Summer School.

Middletown Centre delivering seven ASD Specialist courses as part of the Regional Training Unit (RTU) Summer School.

Free Training Events for Parents and Professionals hosted by MCA in April and June 2011

Free Training Events for Parents and Professionals hosted by MCA in April and June 2011

ASD, Education and Girls

Training Opportunity for both Parents and Professionals

Parent and Professional Training sessions rescheduled

Parent and Professional Training sessions previously postponed in Nov & Dec 2010 due to the adverse weather conditions have been rescheduled.

Weekend Events

Weekend Events will be held across Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland on various ASD topics.

Parent & Professional Training

Middletown Centre for Autism will facilitate a number of innovative parent training events.

Free Major Training Events for Parents and Professionals hosted by MCA on weekends in March 2011

FREE Major Training Events for Parents and Professionals hosted by MCA on weekends in March 2011 include Alex Kelly, MCA Team, Mike Chapman, Glenna Osburne and MCA Team.

The Evaluation of the Parent Learning Community Project 2010, proves beneficial.

Views from parents