Reindeer buns
24/12/2025
Christmas buns without the baking! Why not start a new Christmas tradition by decorating these reindeer buns. The photograph will give a visual guide of how the end product might l...
My Christmas Wishes
22/12/2025
This time of year can bring lots of joy and excitement, but Christmas can also bring a feeling of pressure and worry about the unknown.
Icy Breaths
21/12/2025
When the chaos of the season is feeling a little overwhelming, it can be helpful to focus on how the body is responding.
My Christmas Dinner
21/12/2025
Christmas often comes with lots of changes to routine and Christmas dinner is no exception.
Social Narrative- Not everyone celebrates Christmas
20/12/2025
Not everyone celebrates Christmas and that’s completely ok.
Visiting friends & family
20/12/2025
On the run up to Christmas we might take some visits to see family and friends.
Social Narrative- Visitors at Christmas
17/12/2025
On the run up to Christmas we might have more visits from family and friends.
Santa Says…
15/12/2025
‘Santa Says…’ is a lovely game for Christmas parties at home or in school.
Christmas themed schedule
14/12/2025
School holidays are in sight! While many young people enjoy a break from the school routine, it can create anxiety for some.
Yesterday at Queen’s University Belfast, Year 1 DECAP students received training from Middletown Centre for Autism!
12/12/2025
Our Head of Learning Support & Assessment, Jill McCanney, and Specialist Speech & Language Therapist, Tracey McGovern, shared insights on Middletown’s services and highlighted the...
Social Narrative-Christmas school closures
11/12/2025
We’ve created a simple social narrative to help prepare for the possibility of schools closing earlier for the Christmas holidays.
Christmas with Amanda McGuinness
10/12/2025
On the latest Middletown Podcast chat to autistic parent and advocate, Amanda McGuinness.
Top Tips for a happy Sensory Christmas
08/12/2025
The festive season can be full of bright lights, sounds, and changes that may feel overwhelming for some autistic individuals.
Design your own Christmas jumper
05/12/2025
Lots of charities are running Christmas Jumper Day fundraisers next week.
Santa’s beard
04/12/2025
The countdown to Christmas has started!
Podcast – Neuroconvergence with Jody O’Neill
03/12/2025
On the Middletown Podcast we chat to playwright, accessibility consultant and community activist, Jody O’Neill.
Bringing the Autism Strategy to life across healthcare
01/12/2025
New Autism and Neurodiversity training from Middletown Centre for Autism commissioned by the Department of Health through the Strategic Planning and Performance Group and in partne...
Countdown to Christmas
01/12/2025
It’s that time of year when days are more likely to be filled with changes and unusual events.