Pancake Day
06/02/2024
Pancake Tuesday is a week away, so here is a step-by-step guide with everything needed to make some delicious treats.
St. Brigid's Day
01/02/2024
To celebrate St Brigid’s Day and the first day of Spring, we’ve created some resources to make or colour a St Brigid’s Cross at home.
CRAE Webinar: Flexible Seating in Classrooms
31/01/2024
This excellent webinar from the Centre for Research in Autism and Education presents a research study into the use of flexible seating in classrooms.
Sensory activity ideas
29/01/2024
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...
Sensory Strategies for the classroom
25/01/2024
Autistic students will have their own pattern of sensory processing.
Sensory Paths
23/01/2024
Space is always hard to find in schools, but you don’t have to have an allocated room for sensory activities.
Middletown Centre for Autism and the NCSE training
22/01/2024
Opportunity to attend and avail of free training from Middletown Centre for Autism (MCA) and NCSE.
Autism and the Primary Programme Joint Events (Bushvalley Primary School, Ballymoney, Co. Antrim)
18/01/2024
Autism and the Primary Programme Joint Events will be held in Bushvalley Primary School, Ballymoney, Co. Antrim.
I wish my teacher knew…
18/01/2024
The novelty of being back at school has passed and, for some, worries may be creeping in.
Animal Walks
15/01/2024
Physical movement can be a great way to regulate or transition between tasks.
Parent Training
11/01/2024
New Year same Middletown Centre for Autism.
Podcast: Sleep with Debbie Spain and Tasos Galanopoulos
10/01/2024
In our latest podcast episode, we chat to two NHS sleep experts, Debbie Spain and Tasos Galanopoulos.
Online Training Courses
09/01/2024
New Year same Middletown Centre for Autism.
Sensory Choice Boards
09/01/2024
Sensory breaks are a useful way to stay regulated and comfortable across the day.
Sensory Breaks
08/01/2024
Sensory breaks can be so helpful to keep autistic people feeling happy, regulated and comfortable in their environment.
Back to school – Bag packing schedule
04/01/2024
Going back to school can be full of fun, but it can also feel stressful and overwhelming.
Back to school – Bag packing am/pm
02/01/2024
After the chaos of Christmas, it can be a relief for students to get back to their usual schedule, but it can be hard to switch back into school mode and remember everything that’s...
My winter walk checklist
29/12/2023
At this cosy time of year, it can be difficult for the whole family to find motivation to leave the house.