Asking for Help
02/09/2022
One of the most useful tools for reducing anxiety is the ability to ask for help.
Sensory Walk
14/07/2022
This visual resource will add structure and purpose to a summertime walk.
Calm kit for Teenagers
30/06/2022
This excellent calm kit was designed by a teenage friend of the Centre.
Friday Finding
24/06/2022
Another Friday Finding from the Centre’s survey on ‘Inclusive Education: What Matters Most’, carried out in partnership with the NCSE. 72% of parents of autistic children think...
Travelling by air
23/06/2022
These visual guides from Aer Lingus will be helpful for those planning to jet off this summer! The guides clarify what to expect before boarding a flight, on board and reaching th...
Survey Finds
03/06/2022
More Friday findings from the Centre’s survey on ‘Inclusive Education: What Matters Most’.
Employment in the Performing Arts
01/06/2022
In this podcast teachers Elaine, Aisling, Máire and Éabha discuss teaching autistic pupils in an Irish-medium environment with Dáithí Murray.
Exam anxiety
13/05/2022
If you been lucky enough to attend one of Jed Baker’s trainings, you are probably familiar with his ‘Think Like a Scientist’ approach.
Springtime Walk
29/04/2022
This resource can be used both as a way of developing sensory awareness, and as a visual support for Mindfulness.
Making a Lava Lamp Bottle
27/04/2022
The colours and flow of a lava lamp create a calming effect for many people.
Worrying about War
04/03/2022
The last week has created worries for us all as we watch and listen to the news from Ukraine.
A Winter Walk
29/12/2021
It can be difficult to encourage some children and young people to leave the house at this time of year and engage in physical activity.
Outdoor Classroom Day
04/11/2021
A reminder that today is Outdoor Classroom Day.
Social Narrative Winning and Losing
03/11/2021
This month, the Centre will be sharing a number of resources to support outdoor play.
Self-care Ideas
30/10/2021
Emotional changes are common at this time of year as there are less daylight hours and less opportunity to get outdoors.
Outdoor Classroom Day
28/10/2021
This month the Centre will have focus on Outdoor Play across its social media pages.
Body maps
25/10/2021
The ability to request a calm break or calming activities is dependent upon the child or young person having the interoceptive awareness to recognise when they are feeling anxious....
Social Anxiety
13/10/2021
The demand to communicate verbally can place pressure on many autistic children and young people, causing social anxiety and a reluctance to interact with others.