Podcast- Autism Advocate: Niamh Biddulph
07/01/2026
In latest Middletown Podcast, we chat to autistic advocate Niamh Biddulph.
Back to school – Bag packing schedule
05/01/2026
Going back to school after the holidays can be full of fun, but it can also feel stressful and overwhelming.
My Going to School book
02/01/2026
The Centre has designed this resource to help children and young people to make the transition back to school after the Christmas break.
A Winter Walk
29/12/2025
Hopefully, the chaos of the season is behind us and now we can enjoy some calm.
Reindeer buns
24/12/2025
Christmas buns without the baking! Why not start a new Christmas tradition by decorating these reindeer buns. The photograph will give a visual guide of how the end product might l...
My Christmas Wishes
22/12/2025
This time of year can bring lots of joy and excitement, but Christmas can also bring a feeling of pressure and worry about the unknown.
Icy Breaths
21/12/2025
When the chaos of the season is feeling a little overwhelming, it can be helpful to focus on how the body is responding.
My Christmas Dinner
21/12/2025
Christmas often comes with lots of changes to routine and Christmas dinner is no exception.
Social Narrative- Not everyone celebrates Christmas
20/12/2025
Not everyone celebrates Christmas and that’s completely ok.
Visiting friends & family
20/12/2025
On the run up to Christmas we might take some visits to see family and friends.
Social Narrative- Visitors at Christmas
17/12/2025
On the run up to Christmas we might have more visits from family and friends.
Santa Says…
15/12/2025
‘Santa Says…’ is a lovely game for Christmas parties at home or in school.
Christmas themed schedule
14/12/2025
School holidays are in sight! While many young people enjoy a break from the school routine, it can create anxiety for some.
Yesterday at Queen’s University Belfast, Year 1 DECAP students received training from Middletown Centre for Autism!
12/12/2025
Our Head of Learning Support & Assessment, Jill McCanney, and Specialist Speech & Language Therapist, Tracey McGovern, shared insights on Middletown’s services and highlighted the...
Social Narrative-Christmas school closures
11/12/2025
We’ve created a simple social narrative to help prepare for the possibility of schools closing earlier for the Christmas holidays.
Christmas with Amanda McGuinness
10/12/2025
On the latest Middletown Podcast chat to autistic parent and advocate, Amanda McGuinness.
Top Tips for a happy Sensory Christmas
08/12/2025
The festive season can be full of bright lights, sounds, and changes that may feel overwhelming for some autistic individuals.
Design your own Christmas jumper
05/12/2025
Lots of charities are running Christmas Jumper Day fundraisers next week.