Using a motivational system
05/06/2020
Following Patsy Daly’s webinar on ‘Small Changes make Big Differences’,
Writing a Social Narrative
03/06/2020
In our most recent webinar Adam Harris spoke about providing predictability to make the world more accessible to people with autism.
Webinars - June
01/06/2020
Throughout the month of June Middletown is providing a series of Webinars featuring various international experts:
Top Tips for Communication
31/05/2020
Our social communication Top Tips provide information on how to promote opportunities for functional communication skills.
Step by Step Guide to Tying My Shoe Laces
30/05/2020
It may be possible to use this time at home to work on improving your child’s independence.
The Emotional Toolbox
29/05/2020
As discussed on yesterday’s webinar with Tony Attwood, the emotional toolbox provides the child or young person with a visual to identify strategies they may find helpful to addres...
Creating a Calm Space at Home
29/05/2020
Creating a calm space at home could help with emotional and sensory regulation throughout the day.
Emotion Thermometer
28/05/2020
The emotion thermometer is a visual support used to assist with communication about how a person is feeling.
Supporting children with ASD and/or Learning Disability in coping with COVID-19 Isolation
27/05/2020
Follow the link below to view a comprehensive information pack put together by the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust for those supporting children and teenagers with autism and/...
Social Skills Development Using a Video Camera
26/05/2020
We know that reducing screen time is a goal for many of our families; however, many children and young people are motivated by using devices – so instead of reducing access to a de...
Scratch Coding
26/05/2020
If a child or young person you know is enjoying the social distancing computer game we posted – then perhaps they would like to create their own game or scenario.
Social Distancing Computer Game and Other Activities
25/05/2020
Social distancing is a new skill that everyone is learning so we can stay safe.
Thank You Frontline Workers
24/05/2020
Middletown Centre for Autism invite you to share our ‘Thank-you to All Frontline workers’ poster
Social Distancing Video
24/05/2020
Social distancing is a new rule that we are learning to follow when out and about in our communities.
Talking to other people on video calls
23/05/2020
COVID 19 has made it difficult for people to talk to each other face to face and many people are now using video calls to keep in touch with family in friends.
It’s OK Not To Win – Social Story
22/05/2020
During the Q&A at the end of our webinar with Jed Baker, he reminded us that it can take up to a month to learn the skill of losing graciously.
Shaving Social Story + Introducing shaving
20/05/2020
Following on from our webinar ‘Supporting engagement in personal care activities’, today's resource is all about shaving.
Doing School Work at Home
18/05/2020
Change can be very challenging for individuals with autism and so it may be difficult for some of our children and young people to adapt to doing schoolwork at home, or to accept t...