Irish Medium Schools (IM) Feedback Survey
19/03/2025
Middletown Centre for Autism is currently conducting research to better understand awareness levels of supports and resources available to IM schools for autistic pupils. In additi...
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.
Make and Take workshop
18/03/2025
Following a series of weekly parent trainings at Greenwood House Assessment Centre, Belfast.
Happy St Patrick’s Day!
17/03/2025
Happy St Patrick’s Day!
Early Years Resource- Survey
14/03/2025
Have you used the Early Years Resource by MCA?
Representation in books – Underdogs
12/03/2025
The Centre has been highlighting the importance of representation for young autistic people.
St. Patrick's Day play dough mats
11/03/2025
Play dough is a great way to introduce new tactile input, and increase hand strength for the development of fine motor skills.
APPOINTMENT OF A PERMANENT OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
07/03/2025
Preferably on a full time basis but would consider part time working arrangements (at least 3 days per week).
Representation in books – Wired Differently
06/03/2025
Today is World Book Day and the Centre has another great book by an autistic author to recommend.
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.
Making pancakes
03/03/2025
Tomorrow is Pancake Day.
Parent and Professional Training Programs at Lisnally Special School, Armagh
01/03/2025
Parent and Professional Training Programs Starting Next Week at Lisnally Special School, Armagh
Representation in books – Wired Differently
26/02/2025
Seeing other neurodivergent people achieving their dreams can be so impactful for young neurodivergent students.
Representation in books – A Day Kind of Spark
26/02/2025
Today, the Centre is recommending another great read by an autistic author.
Representation in books – A Day Without Words
25/02/2025
Autistic young people who speak few or no words are rarely given positive representation in the media.
Behind the Scenes
25/02/2025
Last week Cat from our Research Department chatted to Dr Finbar Horgan for the Middletown Podcast.
Representation in books – Some Like It Cold
24/02/2025
We know that one of the ways to support people to feel positive about their autistic identity is through positive media representation.
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.