International Guide Dog Day
26/04/2023
Today is International Guide Dog Day – a day to celebrate guide dogs and the important work they do for people across the world.
BERA Blog Post – Outdoor Play
25/04/2023
The British Educational Research Association (BERA) has published a blog post in collaboration with the Centre on the importance of outdoor play for autistic children and young peo...
Books by Autistic Authors
24/04/2023
In celebration of Autism Acceptance month, why not pick up a book by an autistic author?
Creative Voices – What Autism Means to Me
10/04/2023
Creative Voices
Going swimming
28/03/2023
This social narrative clarifies what may be expected on a visit to the local swimming pool.
Going to the shop
27/03/2023
This social narrative was made to support a friend of the Centre with visiting her local shop. She now enjoys visits to Smyths toy shop.
Guides for using gym equipment
11/01/2023
Movement and proprioceptive input can be very regulating for autistic children and young people.
A winter sensory walk
27/12/2022
If your family is feeling the need for some fresh air and exercise, these checklists will provide structure and motivation for a winter walk.
Festive play dough ideas
18/12/2022
The Middletown elves have been busy again creating these scent-filled play dough ideas.
Christmas Lego ideas
01/12/2022
Christmas Lego ideas!
Research Bulletin 39: Lego and Pets
30/11/2022
The Centre is delighted to launch its latest Research Bulletin, this time on the topic of Lego and Pets.
More lego ideas
23/11/2022
Some simple and fun Lego builds, adapted to include step by step visual instructions.
Brickit App
21/11/2022
BrickIt is a fantastic new app which helps children and young people create new ideas with all their loose Lego.
Lego themed schedule
18/11/2022
Incorporating an interest into a visual schedule can gain attention and increase motivation.
Squirt down Lego
17/11/2022
Another way to play with Lego!
Using Lego for Stop Motion Films
16/11/2022
Have you heard of the Stop Motion app?
Structured supports for Lego building
15/11/2022
Do you have boxes of loose Lego which is never played with?
Lego instructions
14/11/2022
Our new Research Bulletin on Pets and Lego will be launched soon so keep watching this space!