Gingerbread star breathing
24/12/2023
Whether waiting to hear Rudolf’s hooves or looking forward to a big family gathering, Christmas Eve can bring excitement that is sometimes overwhelming.
Happy Christmas
22/12/2023
Wishing everyone a Joyful Christmas.
Christmas Eve preparations
22/12/2023
Get ready to welcome Santa and Rudolf on Christmas Eve with these 2 resources- a mat for Santa’s treats and step-by-step instructions for making reindeer food.
Christmas Bored Board
21/12/2023
Christmas break is rarely boring but some children and young people may feel uncertain about how to fill their days.
Star breathing
19/12/2023
Being mindful of breathing can be a great way for young people to feel more in control of their physical and emotional state.
Santa Says...
18/12/2023
‘Santa Says…’ is a lovely game for Christmas parties at home or in school.
My Christmas Wishes
15/12/2023
This template could be used for those all-important letters to Santa, or some children and young people could use it to list things that will make Christmas easier and more fun for...
Middletown Research Journal
13/12/2023
Have you read the first issue of the MCA Research Journal? It features an article by educator, writer and advocate, Fergus Murray.
Santa's Beard
13/12/2023
The countdown to Christmas is well underway. Here is a creative resource to get everyone ready for the big day.
New Sensory Resource
12/12/2023
Schools can be sensory busy and overwhelming environments for many autistic students, while others may find it difficult to sustain attention and engagement without individualised...
Christmas play dough mats
12/12/2023
The Centre’s creative elf has been busy designing lots of lovely festive ideas.
Icy Breaths
11/12/2023
When the chaos of the season is feeling a little overwhelming, it can be helpful to focus on how the body is responding.
Design your own Christmas jumper
07/12/2023
If you haven’t worn your festive attire yet, today is the day!
Breathing exercise
06/12/2023
The noise, smells, social demands and changed routines at Christmas can cause anxiety for anyone.
Decorate a Christmas Tree
05/12/2023
Have you decorated your tree yet? Now’s your chance!
Christmas Indoor Activities
04/12/2023
Oh the weather outside is frightful….!
Grounding Exercise
01/12/2023
The Festive Season is full of excitement, but it can also feel quite chaotic. Across the month, we’ll be sharing tips to help make Christmas feel more manageable for the whole fami...
Research Journal
01/12/2023
The MCA Research Journal is an open access, peer reviewed, on-line only journal that aims to improve the educational outcomes, opportunities and services for autistic people.