Going swimming
28/03/2023
This social narrative clarifies what may be expected on a visit to the local swimming pool.
Investigating NI parent/guardian experiences of Irish Medium primary schools for their autistic children
27/03/2023
Are you the parent of an autistic child who attends, or has attended, Irish Medium Education (IME) in Northern Ireland?
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.
Going to the dentist
26/03/2023
Today the Centre is sharing 3 resources to support children and young people when going to the dentist.
Going to Crumlin Hospital
25/03/2023
This social narrative was written for a child attending an appointment at Crumlin Hospital.
Blood Test Social Story
24/03/2023
Connolly Hospital in Blanchardstown have created these visual supports to clarify what is expected when having a blood test.
Preparing children and young people to visit the GP
23/03/2023
‘Prepare Me’ is a social enterprise founded by Caitriona Watters Crehan to support neurodivergent people in attending medical appointments and other community activities.
Podcast with Chloe Hayden
22/03/2023
“It is the world that is inept, not us. And when we are put in situations where we do have the ability to thrive, our fairy tales and our happily ever afters are going to be so inc...
Top Tips for Medical and Clinical Appointments
21/03/2023
Visiting a hospital, health centre or other clinical setting can create anxiety for an autistic child or young person. It is an unfamiliar environment with new and unexpected senso...
Call for Papers!
20/03/2023
Middletown Centre for Autism are launching The MCA Research Journal.
Tea and Toast
18/03/2023
This visual support provides step by step instructions for making tea and toast, which will help a child or young person to contribute to a special treat on Mother’s Day.
St Patrick’s Day Sensory Bottle
17/03/2023
Green is everywhere today!
Wellbeing template
17/03/2023
The Centre is sharing this template as part of Neurodiversity Celebration Week.
Mother's Day
16/03/2023
Make a butterfly for Mother’s Day by making hand prints or tracing around hands. A creative surprise on Mother’s Day to give along with a cup of tea or breakfast in bed!
Neurodiversity Week
15/03/2023
Celebrate Neurodiversity Week by applying today for the Middletown Conference.
St Patrick’s Day Play Dough Mats
15/03/2023
Get green and creative for St Patrick’s day with these play dough ideas.
Middletown Conference Alert:
14/03/2023
Many thanks to the hundreds of people who have applied to attend the Centre’s conference.
The Story of St Patrick
14/03/2023
Prepare for Friday with this clear and simple story of St Patrick and why we celebrate the day each year.