Using Lego for Stop Motion Films
16/11/2022
Have you heard of the Stop Motion app?
Structured supports for Lego building
15/11/2022
Do you have boxes of loose Lego which is never played with?
Lego instructions
14/11/2022
Our new Research Bulletin on Pets and Lego will be launched soon so keep watching this space!
Animal walks
10/11/2022
Resharing this music video created for the Centre by Karen Diamond, Music Therapist.
Paper plate pets
09/11/2022
Continuing our Pets theme this month, here’s a visual step-by-step guide to explain how to make a paper plate pet (needs less food and exercise than a real pet!).
Caring for Pets
07/11/2022
Owning a pet brings endless fun and love, and can also teach a sense of responsibility in looking after the pet.
Online Trainings
04/11/2022
Last chance to book your place at online training next Tuesday, 8 November!
Benefit of having a pet
03/11/2022
Any pet owners know of the love and joy a pet can bring, but research shows that there are particular benefits for autistic people.
Training programme coming to Ballymena!
03/11/2022
Do live in or near Ballymena? The Centre is delivering its 4-week programme for parents and professionals every Tuesday, commencing next week. To find out more and to book you pl...
Training in North Dublin commencing next week!
02/11/2022
If you live in or near North Dublin, the Centre is bringing training to you every Wednesday for 4 weeks! There is programme for parents and a programme for professionals, covering...
Pets of Middletown
01/11/2022
The topics in November for the Centre’s social media pages will be Pets and Lego.
Autism and Personal Care Webinar
01/11/2022
Did you know the Centre offers webinars on specific topics?
Halloween Colouring Pages
31/10/2022
Hopefully holiday boredom hasn’t set in yet, but in case it has, here are some Halloween themed colouring pages!
Examples of visual schedules and supports
31/10/2022
To complete this month’s topic of Communication, we are sharing a range of visual schedules/supports which may give you ideas for visual communication methods.
Visual support for showering
30/10/2022
Showering is an excellent example of when a visual support can be very useful for many reasons.
Visual supports at home
29/10/2022
The Centre is very grateful to another parent today for sharing the visual schedules and other supports which she uses at home.
Alternatives to Trick or Treating
28/10/2022
The social and sensory demands involved in Trick or Treating mean that is not fun for many autistic children and young people.
Visual schedule at school
28/10/2022
Today we are sharing an example of how a visual schedule can be used at school.