Supporting Strengths in Autism
29/04/2020
Many children and young people with autism are visual thinkers and therefore are best supported in learning through visual methodologies.
Frontline Worker Social Story
27/04/2020
A social story explaining a change in the usual routine of family homes where parents may be frontline staff working in hospitals or medical centres.
Webinars - May
27/04/2020
Throughout the month of May Middletown is providing a series of Webinars featuring the Centre’s specialist team and international experts:
Bingo
26/04/2020
Building on this week’s play and leisure webinars here are ready-made bingo cards with themes: Unicorns, Space, Dinosaurs, and Transport.
Make your Own Quiz.
25/04/2020
Following on from this week’s webinars on play and leisure,
Turn Taking
24/04/2020
Play and leisure often offer opportunities for the child or young person to learn and practise important life skills.
Dave the Dog
20/04/2020
Dave the Dog is worried about Coronavirus
Managing Demands
20/04/2020
We are all trying to cope with the change to our routines due to Covid-19.
Sensory Motor Activities
19/04/2020
A few colourful sensory motor activities to make.
Personal Care
18/04/2020
Personal care can be challenging for some children and young people with autism during normal times.
Temple Grandin
17/04/2020
Temple Grandin shares some of her ideas on how to manage during the pandemic.
Middletown COVID-19 Supportive Resources
16/04/2020
Middletown COVID-19 Supportive Resources
Structuring an Unstructured World
16/04/2020
A Community Support Webinar for Autistic People. Structuring an Unstructured World with Susan Madigan Senior OT .
‘Easter E reads’ from NI Libraries
15/04/2020
Check out the link below:
Explaining Change can be difficult
15/04/2020
Explaining change in difficult times can be challenging. Here are some ideas from Triple A Wicklow
Super Heroes Social Stories
13/04/2020
These social stories may help your children be more motivated to stay at home.
Bored Board
12/04/2020
The Bored Board, aptly named by one of the centre’s referral students, is designed to help children and or young people make choices about how they can occupy their free time.
Encouraging News
11/04/2020
Just one example of why we enjoy our work with children and young people, their families and schools. Thanks to the family for allowing us to share the joy.