Snack Boards
06/10/2021
As discussed on the centre’s social media pages yesterday, some children and young people may not register signals of hunger or fullness.
Healthy Dinner Plate
05/10/2021
Continuing the theme of Hunger and Thirst, this resource will help children and young people who may not have the interoceptive awareness to tell when they are full.
My Drinking Chart
04/10/2021
This week, as part of the Interoception theme, the Centre will be turning attention to hunger and thirst.
Interoception: An Introduction
01/10/2021
As promised, the Centre’s social media pages will be focusing on Interoception throughout October.
Be Kind to Yourself
22/09/2021
September is a busy month for children and young people.
Asking for help
17/09/2021
Many autistic students will be experiencing heightened anxiety this month as they try to settle back into the school routine, familiarise themselves with new teachers and classroom...
Mindfulness colouring
03/09/2021
School can be overwhelming for many autistic students, and they may need time throughout the day to take a break from the sensory, social and academic demands.
Breathing and Relaxing
24/08/2021
As anticipation builds for the return to school, some children and young people may be feeling anxious about the transition back to the school environment and the school day.
What school means to me
23/08/2021
As attention shifts to the return to school, it is a good time to discuss feelings about school.
Tony the Turtle
19/08/2021
Today the Centre is sharing a lovely ‘Back to School’ story by Valerie Sheehan.
Summer sensory walk
01/07/2021
Walking has numerous physical and mental health benefits, but it can sometimes be difficult to engage children and young people in the activity.
Teaching Self-regulation
29/06/2021
Kari Dunn Buron, creator of the Incredible 5-Point Scale, recorded a podcast interview with Dr Fiona McCaffrey last summer.
Let's Get Regulated
25/06/2021
Continuing this month’s theme of Sensory Processing and Emotional Regulation, the Centre is sharing this resource from National Council for Special Education (NCSE), published last...
Sensory break cards
25/06/2021
The Education Authority (NI) have produced these excellent sensory break cards, which clearly illustrate a range of activities which will support sensory and emotional regulation.
Calm Corner ideas
24/06/2021
Calm corners are an excellent way of creating a quiet space in which a child or young person can access resources and activities which help them to calm and regulate their emotions...
Emotional regulation and the brain
24/06/2021
One of the Centre’s Learning Support Officers, Evangelene Haffey, recently worked with this young man on understanding emotional regulation.
Webinar Wednesdays
23/06/2021
It’s Webinar Wednesday again! This week Frances O’Neill delivers the topic ‘Cycle of an Emotional Stress Response’.
Research Bulletin 8
22/06/2021
This month, the Centre has been focusing on Sensory and Emotional Regulation, across its social media pages.