Music Videos: Week 3
06/02/2021
It’s already week 3 of the Centre’s music video series, led by Karen Diamond!
Top Tips for restricted diets and food avoidance
04/02/2021
When a child or young person only eats a very restricted number of food items, and avoids trying new foods, it can be tempting to try to persuade them or to offer rewards.
Keeping healthy in flu season
11/11/2020
Another useful peer narrated video from the Daughters of Charity Disability Support Services.
Handwashing Activity
04/11/2020
A reminder today that handwashing remains important to help keep everyone safe and well.
Hand washing Activity
26/09/2020
Washing our hands thoroughly has never been more important.
Personal Care Podcast
04/09/2020
In our final podcast (for now!) Jill McCanney, one of the Centre’s specialist occupational therapists, will discuss the challenges which personal care activities may create for man...
Wearing Deodorant Social Narrative
04/09/2020
Learning to use deodorant to prevent body odour is a valuable life skill, one which may need to be explicitly taught.
Open Containers
30/08/2020
Teaching your child how to open certain containers or food items will not only help with their independence and fine motor skills but will alleviate the need for too many hands tou...
Going for a Hair Cut
05/08/2020
Going to the hairdresser or barber can be stressful for autistic children and young people, perhaps even more so now that the environment and routine has changed. This social na...
Brushing Teeth
01/08/2020
Teeth brushing is a skill that requires practice.
Promotion Of Sleep Podcast
31/07/2020
In our podcast today Middletown Trainer/Adviser Tara Vernon discusses strategies to promote positive sleep habits for children and young people with autism.
Six Steps to a Good Night's Sleep for Teenangers
31/07/2020
Remember ‘SCREEN’! This six-step guide is aimed at educating our young people on the steps they themselves can take to achieve and maintain a good night’s sleep. #SCREEN #Promot...
Promoting Sleep Resources
25/06/2020
Following on from our ‘Promoting Sleep’ webinar here are a number of resources. Clicking on the YouTube link will bring you to an Operation Ouch video on sleep aimed at primary sc...
Step by Step Guide to Tying My Shoe Laces
30/05/2020
It may be possible to use this time at home to work on improving your child’s independence.
Shaving Social Story + Introducing shaving
20/05/2020
Following on from our webinar ‘Supporting engagement in personal care activities’, today's resource is all about shaving.
Personal Care
18/04/2020
Personal care can be challenging for some children and young people with autism during normal times.
How to wash your hands
15/03/2020
Hand washing support with Musical and Visuals