Structured Colouring
05/07/2020
Structure and order are often sought out by autistic people.
05/07/2020
Structure and order are often sought out by autistic people.
04/07/2020
Sharing positive and encouraging words and messages is important, and more so at this time of being away from our typical routines of school, work and life. It is always nice t...
03/07/2020
Developing positive self-esteem is important for all children as it helps them to find new ways to look at their abilities, boosts confidence and overall happiness. This positive...
03/07/2020
Click on this link to stream or download the podcast with Dr Brenda Myles who discusses strategies for wellbeing and being well, including strategies for structuring home and leisu...
02/07/2020
We are very pleased to announce a new venture. The Centre is providing a weekly podcast every Friday in July and August featuring interviews with the international and local presen...
29/06/2020
Click on the link below to download this ‘Teen Guide’ which contains ideas ad activities to help our young people manage social distancing and stay positive during these challengi...
27/06/2020
Learning to relax is a self-regulation skill that may need to be explicitly taught. Cosmic Kids Yoga presents fun, step by step, visual guidance that your child may find engaging....
26/06/2020
As mentioned in the Q&A with Dr Templin Grandin the acquisition of life skills is of extreme importance for autistic children and young people. Accessible chef is a collection o...
25/06/2020
Following on from our ‘Promoting Sleep’ webinar here are a number of resources. Clicking on the YouTube link will bring you to an Operation Ouch video on sleep aimed at primary sc...
22/06/2020
Click on this link to redirect to a comprehensive document containing information and visual supports to help guide people with autism through these uncertain times. Visual support...
21/06/2020
As COVID 19 restrictions relax, our combined ability to comply with social distancing regulations becomes increasingly important. For some of our children and young people with aut...
20/06/2020
Worry dolls are small handmade dolls originating from the indigenous people of Guatemala. Making the doll is part of the process and may help the child or young person engage with...
19/06/2020
Maja Toudal’s energy accounting method reimagines the concept of a bank account where the child or young person experiences energy withdrawals and deposits.
17/06/2020
Following on from our webinar with Dr. Brian McClean we are sharing two resources which we hope you will find helpful. Our ‘Co-regulation’ resource suggests different activities yo...
15/06/2020
MCA were very interested to hear the backstory to these lovely resources after posting the first one.
14/06/2020
We are pleased to announce two new additions to our webinar series.
14/06/2020
Adding structure to any task aims to promote the child of young person’s independence.
13/06/2020
The Barnardos Children’s Roadmap offers a simple visual map to explain to children what changes are going to occur in Phase 2, and what that means for them.