The Taoiseach has visited Middletown
25/07/2025
Following yesterday’s very special occasion, we are delighted to finally say the words: The Taoiseach has visited Middletown.
The international impact of Middletown continues!
10/06/2025
Finola McElhatton, Specialist Teacher, and Vicki Smith, Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, have completed a course of study in Universal Design for Learning (UDL).
Minister Moynihan visits the centre
15/05/2025
Thrilled to welcome Minister Moynihan, Minister of State for Special Education and Inclusion Ireland.
World Autism Awareness Day
02/05/2025
Education Minister, Paul Givan and Minister for Education and Youth, Helen McEntee have met to discuss continued cooperation to improve educational outcomes for children with Speci...
The Education Awards 2025
20/03/2025
We are Finalists...
NI Assembly visit Middletown Centre for Autism.
19/02/2025
Middletown Centre for Autism had the privilege of hosting members of the Northern Ireland Assembly’s Education and Health Committees. This visit provided an invaluable opportunity...
New Research Journal
04/02/2025
New Research in the MCA Research Journal: "An Early Inclusive Start: Teachers’ Attitudes to Their Role in Supporting Autistic Pupils within Mainstream Primary Early Intervention Cl...
New Research Bulletin
30/01/2025
Did you know the Centre have a new Research Bulletin out? It’s focused on Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and explains the concepts around UDL and offers practical tips. It...
Autistic SPACE Framework
27/11/2024
Have you explored the Centre’s new Supporting Early Years Resource? It includes a tool designed to give parents and Early Years professionals a way to reflect on a child’s learning...
New Supporting Early Years Resource!
23/11/2024
The first six years of life are a remarkable period of growth, laying the foundation for each child’s lifelong learning and development. Every child grows in their own unique way,...
New Board Members appointed at Middletown Centre for Autism
02/08/2024
Education Minister Paul Givan has announced a number of appointments to the Board of the Middletown Centre for Autism (MCA) following an open advertisement competition.
Minister Foley visits Middletown Centre for Autism
23/05/2024
Middletown Centre for Autism in County Armagh welcomed the Minister for Education Norma Foley TD (Ireland) on Monday 8 April 2024.
MCA/MIC partnership
20/05/2024
On Tuesday 14th May, the MCA/MIC partnership planning meeting was held in the North South Ministerial Council building in Armagh.
Appointment of Chairperson and extension to the terms of appointment to the Board of the Middletown Centre For Autism
29/04/2024
The Education Minister has announced the appointment of a Chairperson to the Board of the Middletown Centre for Autism (MCA).
Public Appointment Opportunity to the Board of Middletown Centre for Autism
19/03/2024
Public Appointment Opportunity to the Board of Middletown Centre for Autism (MCA) The Department of Education has launched a public appointments competition to appoint four Direct...
Important Notice
18/10/2023
Due to unforeseen circumstances, there is currently a delay in processing attendance following the Centre's training sessions.
CEO- Mr Stephen Douthart
18/09/2023
Middletown Centre for Autism is pleased to announce following a public appointment process the appointment of Mr Stephen Douthart. He succeeds Mr Jim Lennon who retired as Interim...
Website Reconstruction
10/07/2023
Bear with us – we’re updating the content on our website How autism is understood has changed dramatically in recent years. More autistic people are being given space to share the...