Behind the Scenes
25/02/2025
Last week Cat from our Research Department chatted to Dr Finbar Horgan for the Middletown Podcast.
Representation in books – A Day Without Words
25/02/2025
Autistic young people who speak few or no words are rarely given positive representation in the media.
Representation in books – Some Like It Cold
24/02/2025
We know that one of the ways to support people to feel positive about their autistic identity is through positive media representation.
Safer Internet Day
11/02/2025
Today is Safer Internet Day
Children’s Mental Health Week
06/02/2025
The Centre has created a resource for parents, educators and practitioners who hope to better understand and support positive mental health for autistic teenagers.
Children’s Mental Health Week
03/02/2025
This week is Children's Mental Health Week
Icy Breaths
17/01/2025
When the chaos of the school day is feeling a little overwhelming, it can be helpful to focus on how the body is responding.
I wish my teacher knew...
15/01/2025
The novelty of being back at school has passed and, for some, worries may be creeping in.
Safer Internet - Webinar
14/01/2025
We know that online communities and friendships can be very meaningful to all young people.
Asking for help
13/01/2025
Many autistic students will be experiencing heightened anxiety this month as they try to settle back into the school routine following Winter break.
Breathing and Relaxation
09/01/2025
Some children and young people may be feeling anxious about being back in a busy school environment after the holidays.
Social Narrative: Visiting friends & family
12/12/2024
On the run up to Christmas we might take some visits to see family and friends. This change in routine might feel a little overwhelming for some family members.
Visitors at Christmas
09/12/2024
Over Christmas we might have more visits from family & friends.
A Winter walk
02/12/2024
At this time of year, there can be a lot of pressure to plan the “perfect Christmas”.
MCA Early Years Foundation Stage Tool
27/11/2024
Have you explored the Centre’s new Supporting Early Years Resource?
Supporting Early Years Resource
25/11/2024
The first six years of life are a remarkable period of growth, laying the foundation for each child’s lifelong learning and development.
A sensory winter walk
21/11/2024
This is a mindfulness based resource for nature lovers. It turns a winter walk into a celebration of the senses.
Tea and Toast resource
19/11/2024
With darker days and colder weather, it’s important that we can all take steps to make ourselves feel cosy.