Calm breathing exercises
15/02/2023
Calm breathing is a powerful emotional regulation tool for some people.
Valentine's Playdough
14/02/2023
A Valentine’s Day themed activity to keep children busy this half-term.
Coping with anxiety
13/02/2023
Emotional wellbeing depends on individual preferences: what is calming for one person, may not be calming for another.
Chris Packham's Inside our autistic minds BBC
11/02/2023
Chris Packham's Inside Our Autistic Minds BBC series to start 14 February
Conference 2023 booking now open
10/02/2023
Join us May 19th & 20th in the ICC Belfast or online for the return of the Middletown Conference.
5-point scale blank template
10/02/2023
Following the individualised 5-point scales shared on the Centre’s pages on Wednesday, here is a blank template.
Individualised 5 point scales
08/02/2023
The 5-point scale, developed by Kari Dunn Buron, is a popular resource for supporting the understanding and communication of emotions.
Accreditation Awarded to Lismore Comprehensive School
07/02/2023
The Centre is delighted to announce that Lismore Comprehensive School in Craigavon is the third school to receive the Middletown Accreditation Award, recognising Excellence in Auti...
After school restraint collapse
06/02/2023
Returning home after school is often a period of acute dysregulation.
Autism Social Café
03/02/2023
We are inviting parents and carers of children of all ages, who have: • an autism diagnosis • are awaiting an assessment • are displaying early indicators ( suggesting their chi...
Middletown Conference 2023
01/02/2023
Join us May 19th & 20th in the ICC Belfast or online for the return of the Middletown Conference.
Body map
01/02/2023
This month the Centre’s social media pages will focus on the topic of emotional regulation.
Noise management: bouncy balls
31/01/2023
The classroom can be a noisy place for students with auditory sensitivities.
Save the date!
30/01/2023
We're excited to announce that the Middletown Conference returns on May 19th & 20th. Join us in person at the ICC Belfast or online.
Sensory Paths
26/01/2023
Space is always hard to find in schools, but you don’t have to have an allocated room for sensory activities.
Sensory activity ideas
25/01/2023
If you already have some sensory equipment at home or school, or you are thinking of purchasing some, these activity ideas from Aoife Costello, OT, will give you ideas for fun and...
Autism Social Café Reminder
24/01/2023
There will be over 20 information stalls from a range of services and organisations.
CRAE Webinar: Flexible Seating in Classrooms
23/01/2023
This excellent webinar from the Centre for Research in Autism and Education presents a research study into the use of flexible seating in classrooms.