St. Patrick's Day play dough mats
11/03/2025
Play dough is a great way to introduce new tactile input, and increase hand strength for the development of fine motor skills.
APPOINTMENT OF A PERMANENT OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
07/03/2025
Preferably on a full time basis but would consider part time working arrangements (at least 3 days per week).
Representation in books – Wired Differently
06/03/2025
Today is World Book Day and the Centre has another great book by an autistic author to recommend.
Podcast with Dr Finbar Horgan
05/03/2025
To understand student needs, it’s essential that we give space for autistic students to share their experiences.
Making pancakes
03/03/2025
Tomorrow is Pancake Day.
Parent and Professional Training Programs at Lisnally Special School, Armagh
01/03/2025
Parent and Professional Training Programs Starting Next Week at Lisnally Special School, Armagh
Representation in books – Wired Differently
26/02/2025
Seeing other neurodivergent people achieving their dreams can be so impactful for young neurodivergent students.
Representation in books – A Day Kind of Spark
26/02/2025
Today, the Centre is recommending another great read by an autistic author.
Representation in books – A Day Without Words
25/02/2025
Autistic young people who speak few or no words are rarely given positive representation in the media.
Behind the Scenes
25/02/2025
Last week Cat from our Research Department chatted to Dr Finbar Horgan for the Middletown Podcast.
Representation in books – Some Like It Cold
24/02/2025
We know that one of the ways to support people to feel positive about their autistic identity is through positive media representation.
Podcast with Sarah O’Brien
21/02/2025
Earlier this week the Centre shared a podcast chat with Niamh Garvey focusing on supporting autistic children to explore their identities.
Autism and Sensory Processing Training
20/02/2025
This training opportunity examines the sensory processing differences and will demonstrate how such differences impact on learning, leisure activities and choices, social interacti...
Podcast – Being Autistic with Niamh Garvey
19/02/2025
It can be difficult for parents to know how to best support their child as they explore their autistic identity.
What do positive and negative relationships feel like?
14/02/2025
There may be some talk of relationships and Valentine’s Day in some schools this week.
What do positive and negative relationships feel like?
12/02/2025
There may be some talk of relationships and Valentine’s Day this week.
Safer Internet Day
11/02/2025
Today is Safer Internet Day
Middletown's Best Practice Day
06/02/2025
Save the Date for Middletown's Cross Border Best Practice Day on Friday, 9th May, at Riddel Hall, Belfast.