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.
Autism and Sensory Processing Training
20/02/2025
This training opportunity examines the sensory processing differences and will demonstrate how such differences impact on learning, leisure activities and choices, social interacti...
Podcast – Being Autistic with Niamh Garvey
19/02/2025
It can be difficult for parents to know how to best support their child as they explore their autistic identity.
What do positive and negative relationships feel like?
14/02/2025
There may be some talk of relationships and Valentine’s Day in some schools this week.
What do positive and negative relationships feel like?
12/02/2025
There may be some talk of relationships and Valentine’s Day this week.
Safer Internet Day
11/02/2025
Today is Safer Internet Day
Middletown's Best Practice Day
06/02/2025
Save the Date for Middletown's Cross Border Best Practice Day on Friday, 9th May, at Riddel Hall, Belfast.
Children’s Mental Health Week
06/02/2025
The Centre has created a resource for parents, educators and practitioners who hope to better understand and support positive mental health for autistic teenagers.
Understanding Autistic Communication with Gemma Williams
05/02/2025
For a long time, our understanding of autistic communication was based on assumptions made by non-autistic researchers.
New Research in the MCA Research Journal
04/02/2025
New Research in the MCA Research Journal: "An Early Inclusive Start: Teachers’ Attitudes to Their Role in Supporting Autistic Pupils within Mainstream Primary Early Intervention Cl...
Children’s Mental Health Week
03/02/2025
This week is Children's Mental Health Week
Trainings
02/02/2025
As a new month begins, we’re taking a moment to look back at our January.
Full day Professional Training
31/01/2025
This is a free certified course available to educational professionals who want to know more about Autism and the Special School, Understanding Anxiety Management, and Reframing Be...
Universal Design for Learning
30/01/2025
Did you see the Centre’s latest Research Bulletin?
If I could fly to the moon
28/01/2025
Winter weather may make outdoor adventures a little difficult, but with this creative resource you can go adventuring from the comfort of your living room.