Social Narrative: Visiting friends & family
12/12/2024
On the run up to Christmas we might take some visits to see family and friends. This change in routine might feel a little overwhelming for some family members.
Podcast with Dr Damian Milton
11/12/2024
Double Empathy is a theory that many believe is central to understanding autistic experience.
Tips for a Happy Sensory Christmas
10/12/2024
Christmas lights, music and scents can be wonderful for some but may be overwhelming for autistic young people who have a heightened sensitivity to sensory input.
Visitors at Christmas
09/12/2024
Over Christmas we might have more visits from family & friends.
Design your own Christmas jumper
05/12/2024
Lots of charities are running Christmas Jumper Day fundraisers.
Christmas Events
02/12/2024
Some seasonal events can be a little overwhelming for some. Here is a list of events that are making an effort to be more inclusive for all of the family.
A Winter walk
02/12/2024
At this time of year, there can be a lot of pressure to plan the “perfect Christmas”.
MCA Early Years Foundation Stage Tool
27/11/2024
Have you explored the Centre’s new Supporting Early Years Resource?
Supporting Early Years Resource
25/11/2024
The first six years of life are a remarkable period of growth, laying the foundation for each child’s lifelong learning and development.
A sensory winter walk
21/11/2024
This is a mindfulness based resource for nature lovers. It turns a winter walk into a celebration of the senses.
Tea and Toast resource
19/11/2024
With darker days and colder weather, it’s important that we can all take steps to make ourselves feel cosy.
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.
Fingerprint tree
11/11/2024
Another Autumn activity today, this time using finger painting to create leaves on a tree.
Tourettes support for teachers
08/11/2024
Earlier this week the Centre shared a podcast with comedian and author, Jess Thom about her life with Tourettes Syndrome.
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.
Finger painting activity
04/11/2024
Today we have some Autumn themed fingerpainting activities.
Painting Leaves
30/10/2024
A lovely Autumnal activity which offers tactile experiences and will support the development of fine motor skills.
Halloween Social narrative
28/10/2024
Halloween dress up day can be lots of fun for some students, but others may find it a bit confusing or overwhelming.