Inclusive Education – What matters most?
07/12/2021
The Centre is conducting a survey to understand more about school life for autistic children and young people in Ireland, and to find out what autistic students, their parents and...
My christmas wishes
06/12/2021
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 for them.
Indoor activities for Christmas
03/12/2021
Oh the weather outside is frightful….!
Advent calendar of ideas
01/12/2021
It is the first day of December so it is officially OK to talk all things Christmas!
Playdough mats
01/12/2021
The Centre’s creative elf has been busy designing lots of lovely festive ideas.
Photo Call!
30/11/2021
The Centre needs your photos!
Inclusive Education – What matters most?
29/11/2021
The Centre is launching a survey to understand more about school life for autistic children and young people in Ireland, and to find out what autistic students, their parents and s...
Taking turns and sharing
26/11/2021
Many outdoor play activities demand social understanding of typical rules and etiquette.
Everyone can play
24/11/2021
In an interview excerpt shared last week, Dr Helen Lynch (University College Cork) discussed Universal Design in outdoor play spaces.
NCSE Resource: Sensory Spaces
23/11/2021
Another lovely resource from the National Council for Special Education (NCSE), providing lots of ideas for meeting sensory needs in the school setting.
Bulletin 36
22/11/2021
The Centre is delighted to launch its 36th Research Bulletin, this time on the topic of Outdoor Play.
Universal Design for outdoor play spaces
19/11/2021
Last week the Centre shared an excerpt from its interview with Dr Helen Lynch (University College Cork) in which she explained the importance of outdoor play for autistic children....
Have your say on Play
18/11/2021
It is vital to always listen to the child’s voice, especially when it comes to play!
Asking to Play with Others
17/11/2021
Asking to play with someone requires confidence and the ability to initiate social interaction.
Communication in the Playground
15/11/2021
Visual supports are not just for the classroom!
Play Matters
12/11/2021
The document at the link below was created by Play Matters to explain the importance of outdoor play and to provide some ideas for getting outdoors.
Outdoor Play Survey
11/11/2021
Thank you to everyone who has completed the Outdoor Play survey.
Outdoor play activities
10/11/2021
These activity cards will provide lots of ideas for simple outdoor play activities, many not even requiring any resources or equipment.