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.
Increase structure resource
27/01/2025
If your child’s school is still closed this week, or if there are other changes at home due to power cuts etc, adding structure will provide clarity and help with emotional regulat...
LEANS programme
23/01/2025
The Centre’s Learning Support and Assessment team enjoyed a professional development session on the LEANS programme yesterday.
Podcast – Universal Design for Learning with Zarah Doyle
22/01/2025
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is an approach to supportive learning that is growing in prominence.
Research Bulletin 44 - Universal Design for Learning
20/01/2025
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) can have a meaningful impact for all learners.
Icy Breaths
17/01/2025
When the chaos of the school day is feeling a little overwhelming, it can be helpful to focus on how the body is responding.
I wish my teacher knew...
15/01/2025
The novelty of being back at school has passed and, for some, worries may be creeping in.
Safer Internet - Webinar
14/01/2025
We know that online communities and friendships can be very meaningful to all young people.