Podcast: Steven Murray – Storytelling and Representation
16/04/2025
In the latest Middletown Podcast, we speak to Steven Murray - creative, storyteller and Engagement Officer with Aspire Ireland.
Allies to the autistic community
04/04/2025
For Autism Acceptance Month, The Centre is focusing on how we can all be better allies to the autistic community.
Podcast: Aimee Barrett-Theron – Rugby Referee and Professional Athlete
19/03/2025
In this episode, we’re delighted to chat to professional athlete and Rugby Referee, Aimee Barrett-Theron.
Podcast with Dr Finbar Horgan
05/03/2025
To understand student needs, it’s essential that we give space for autistic students to share their experiences.
Podcast with Sarah O’Brien
21/02/2025
Earlier this week the Centre shared a podcast chat with Niamh Garvey focusing on supporting autistic children to explore their identities.
Podcast – Being Autistic with Niamh Garvey
19/02/2025
It can be difficult for parents to know how to best support their child as they explore their autistic identity.
Understanding Autistic Communication with Gemma Williams
05/02/2025
For a long time, our understanding of autistic communication was based on assumptions made by non-autistic researchers.
Universal Design for Learning
30/01/2025
Did you see the Centre’s latest Research Bulletin?
Podcast – Universal Design for Learning with Zarah Doyle
22/01/2025
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is an approach to supportive learning that is growing in prominence.
Understanding Persistent School Absence with Tara Vernon
08/01/2025
Returning to school can be an exciting time for many, but for some students it can produce real upset and anxiety.
Podcast with Dr Damian Milton
11/12/2024
Double Empathy is a theory that many believe is central to understanding autistic experience.
Podcast- Adaptive Teaching with Dr Jo Fitzsimons
13/11/2024
Ahead of our Differentiation masterclass on the 15th, we chatted to Dr Jo Fitzsimons about adaptive teaching and the small changes that can have a huge impact in the classroom.
Podcast – Understanding Tourettes Syndrome with Jess Thom
06/11/2024
We know that autistic people are more likely to have Tourettes Syndrome or tic conditions.
Understanding ADHD with Ken Kilbride from ADHD Ireland
03/10/2024
Research suggests that between 50 and 70% of autistic people may also have ADHD.
Podcast – Eve McIvor, Makaton Master
25/09/2024
Non-speaking Awareness Day falls next week.
Podcast with Deirdre O'Shea
04/09/2024
Trauma is a serious but important topic.
Podcast: Animals & Nature with Becca Lory Hector
21/08/2024
Many autistic people feel particularly comfortable around animals and nature.
Monotropism with Fergus Murray
07/08/2024
The theory of Monotropism focuses on how autistic people allocate their attention.