Emotion Thermometer
28/05/2020
The emotion thermometer is a visual support used to assist with communication about how a person is feeling.
Supporting children with ASD and/or Learning Disability in coping with COVID-19 Isolation
27/05/2020
Follow the link below to view a comprehensive information pack put together by the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust for those supporting children and teenagers with autism and/...
Social Skills Development Using a Video Camera
26/05/2020
We know that reducing screen time is a goal for many of our families; however, many children and young people are motivated by using devices – so instead of reducing access to a de...
Scratch Coding
26/05/2020
If a child or young person you know is enjoying the social distancing computer game we posted – then perhaps they would like to create their own game or scenario.
Social Distancing Computer Game and Other Activities
25/05/2020
Social distancing is a new skill that everyone is learning so we can stay safe.
Thank You Frontline Workers
24/05/2020
Middletown Centre for Autism invite you to share our ‘Thank-you to All Frontline workers’ poster
Social Distancing Video
24/05/2020
Social distancing is a new rule that we are learning to follow when out and about in our communities.
Talking to other people on video calls
23/05/2020
COVID 19 has made it difficult for people to talk to each other face to face and many people are now using video calls to keep in touch with family in friends.
It’s OK Not To Win – Social Story
22/05/2020
During the Q&A at the end of our webinar with Jed Baker, he reminded us that it can take up to a month to learn the skill of losing graciously.
Shaving Social Story + Introducing shaving
20/05/2020
Following on from our webinar ‘Supporting engagement in personal care activities’, today's resource is all about shaving.
Doing School Work at Home
18/05/2020
Change can be very challenging for individuals with autism and so it may be difficult for some of our children and young people to adapt to doing schoolwork at home, or to accept t...
Sensory Choice Board
17/05/2020
Sensory strategies,
Anxiety Resource For Teens
16/05/2020
Created by Autism NI,
Incredible 5 point scales
15/05/2020
This resources offers a selection of Incredible 5-point scales that can be used to teach emotions, and the different levels of intensity of an emotion.
FACE – Boy and Girl Themed Resources
13/05/2020
This resource uses the acronym FACE as a structured approach to manage anxiety using mental, emotional and physical responses.
My Staying at Home Log
11/05/2020
Our thanks to Dylan for sharing his activity log with us.
Seeing others wearing masks
11/05/2020
Some children and young people may have questions about people in their community wearing masks.
Beyond Words Books – Good days and bad days during Lockdown
10/05/2020
Books Beyond Words create picture books suitable for teenagers and adults.