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Centre for Autism

@autismcentre

MCA Vision
To enhance the lives of autistic children and young
people and their families, through the delivery of specialist educational services.

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Riverside Special School in Antrim has recently completed the Centre’s whole school support model. As a mark of appreciation, VIBE (the students’ enterprise company) created this poem and presented it to the Middletown team. A shining example of creativity.

Riverside Special School in Antrim has recently completed the Centre’s whole school support model. As a mark of appreciation, VIBE (the students’ enterprise company) created this poem and presented it to the Middletown team.  A shining example of creativity.
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Sports Day brings fun for some, but change and challenges for others. This social narrative clarifies what will be different on Sports Day, and so reduces some of the uncertainty. Resource: middletownautism.com/files/shares/R… #understandingautism #learngrowdevelop

Sports Day brings fun for some, but change and challenges for others. This social narrative clarifies what will be different on Sports Day, and so reduces some of the uncertainty.

Resource:
middletownautism.com/files/shares/R…

#understandingautism #learngrowdevelop
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Vicki Smith, Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, delivered training in Castlebar, Mayo.Ā We have enjoyed meeting a fantastic group of parents over the last few weeks.Ā  The final session will take place this Thursday, register at: middletownautism.com/training/

Vicki Smith, Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, delivered training in Castlebar, Mayo.Ā We have enjoyed meeting a fantastic group of parents over the last few weeks.Ā 

The final session will take place this Thursday, register at: middletownautism.com/training/
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This personal picture would make a perfect keepsake gift for Father’s Day.Ā  It can be individualised with special messages and pictures. Resource: middletownautism.com/files/shares/R…

This personal picture would make a perfect keepsake gift for Father’s Day.Ā  It can be individualised with special messages and pictures.

Resource:
middletownautism.com/files/shares/R…
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In the latest Middletown Podcast, we speak to Charli Clement, autistic author and activist. They live with chronic pain and have written a book to support other autistic young people experiencing chronic pain. Listen here: middletownautism.com/social-media/c…

In the latest Middletown Podcast, we speak to Charli Clement, autistic author and activist. They live with chronic pain and have written a book to support other autistic young people experiencing chronic pain.

Listen here:
middletownautism.com/social-media/c…
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Last year Dubai was fortunate to gain Orla McClory, Specialist Occupational Therapist. We are delighted to see that some of our sensory activities are now on display in Dubai. International impact, with a fantastic occupational therapist Useful Resources: middletownautism.com/social-media

Last year Dubai was fortunate to gain Orla McClory, Specialist Occupational Therapist. We are delighted to see that some of our sensory activities are now on display in Dubai. International impact, with a fantastic occupational therapist

Useful Resources:
middletownautism.com/social-media
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It’s time for some Art and Craft ahead of Father’s Day!Ā  This printable card can be made special with a drawing or photograph of Dad in the frame. Resource: middletownautism.com/files/shares/R…

It’s time for some Art and Craft ahead of Father’s Day!Ā  This printable card can be made special with a drawing or photograph of Dad in the frame.

Resource:
middletownautism.com/files/shares/R…
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From Dubai yesterday to Boston today, the international impact of Middletown continues!✈ Finola McElhatton, Specialist Teacher, and Vicki Smith, Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, have completed a course of study in Universal Design for Learning (UDL).

From Dubai yesterday to Boston today, the international impact of Middletown continues!✈
Finola McElhatton, Specialist Teacher, and Vicki Smith, Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, have completed a course of study in Universal Design for Learning (UDL).
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This young person has been working with Middletown staff to learn about the prefrontal cortex, hippocampus and amygdala, and how they impact our whole body’s nervous system as well as the connection to our sensations, thoughts, feelings, and actions!🧠

This young person has been working with Middletown staff to learn about the prefrontal cortex, hippocampus and amygdala, and how they impact our whole body’s nervous system as well as the connection to our sensations, thoughts, feelings, and actions!🧠
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As the school year draws to a close, it is the perfect time to reflect. This not only provides a keepsake, but can also help to indicate closure of the year and support transition into the summer holidays. End of year: middletownautism.com/files/shares/R… Memories: middletownautism.com/files/shares/R…

As the school year draws to a close, it is the perfect time to reflect. This not only provides a keepsake, but can also help to indicate closure of the year and support transition into the summer holidays.

End of year:
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Memories:
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Student passports, sometimes called communication passports, are a tool which allows a child or young person to tell school staff all about themselves.Ā This is particularly important now as students prepare to move to a new class, or school, in September. middletownautism.com/files/shares/R…

Student passports, sometimes called communication passports, are a tool which allows a child or young person to tell school staff all about themselves.Ā This is particularly important now as students prepare to move to a new class, or school, in September.

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Even when a child is excited about a holiday, there can still be feelings of anxiety and uncertainty. This resource will make the event more predictable and can be read daily in the weeks prior to the holiday. Resource: middletownautism.com/files/shares/R…

Even when a child is excited about a holiday, there can still be feelings of anxiety and uncertainty. This resource will make the event more predictable and can be read daily in the weeks prior to the holiday.

Resource: middletownautism.com/files/shares/R…
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Summer months can bring more travel and freedom. Navigating transport can create some anxiety if a young person isn’t sure of the steps that they need to take. AsIAm have partnered with TFI to create these useful resources. Resource: transportforireland.ie/accessibility/…

Summer months can bring more travel and freedom. Navigating transport can create some anxiety if a young person isn’t sure of the steps that they need to take. AsIAm have partnered with TFI to create these useful resources.

Resource:
transportforireland.ie/accessibility/…
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Our Graduate Course in Autism (GCAS) along with Mary Immaculate College equips you with the knowledge and skills to support autistic people using neuroaffirming approaches. Enroll now — applications open – deadline Friday 27th June 2025! mic.ul.ie/faculty-of-edu…

Our Graduate Course in Autism (GCAS) along with Mary Immaculate College equips you with the knowledge and skills to support autistic people using neuroaffirming approaches.

Enroll now — applications open – deadline Friday 27th June 2025!

mic.ul.ie/faculty-of-edu…
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Starting in a new school can be a time of excitement and opportunity, but it can also come with a lot of unknowns. These two resources offer young people the chance to prepare for transition on their own terms. Resource 1: middletownautism.com/files/shares/R… 2: middletownautism.com/files/shares/R…

Starting in a new school can be a time of excitement and opportunity, but it can also come with a lot of unknowns. These two resources offer young people the chance to prepare for transition on their own terms.  

Resource 1:
middletownautism.com/files/shares/R…

2:
middletownautism.com/files/shares/R…
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Are you passionate about making a real difference for autistic people? The Graduate Diploma in Autism Studies is your opportunity to transform research into everyday practice and inspire meaningful change. Link to register or learn more! mic.ul.ie/faculty-of-edu…

Are you passionate about making a real difference for autistic people? The Graduate Diploma in Autism Studies is your opportunity to transform research into everyday practice and inspire meaningful change.

Link to register or learn more!
mic.ul.ie/faculty-of-edu…
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šŸ“šOur Postgraduate Course in Autism is designed for professionals who want to deepen their expertise and create inclusive, supportive environments for autistic individuals. āœ”Deadline 27th June 2025! mic.ul.ie/faculty-of-edu… Enquiries can be sent to [email protected]

šŸ“šOur Postgraduate Course in Autism is designed for professionals who want to deepen their expertise and create inclusive, supportive environments for autistic individuals.

āœ”Deadline 27th June 2025!
mic.ul.ie/faculty-of-edu…

Enquiries can be sent to training@middletownautism.com
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Sitting still for long periods, coping with new environments and waiting are often additional stressors for autistic people.Ā These resources are ideas to keep children and young people calm, regulated and entertained on long journeys. Resources: middletownautism.com/social-media/l…

Sitting still for long periods, coping with new environments and waiting are often additional stressors for autistic people.Ā These resources are ideas to keep children and young people calm, regulated and entertained on long journeys.

Resources:
middletownautism.com/social-media/l…
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Travelling can be tricky for anyone, whether you’re battling boredom or trying to anticipate unexpected challenges. These resources can be used to make waiting at the airport a little easier and can be used to support communication. Resource: middletownautism.com/social-media/a…

Travelling can be tricky for anyone, whether you’re battling boredom or trying to anticipate unexpected challenges. These resources can be used to make waiting at the airport a little easier and can be used to support communication.

Resource:
middletownautism.com/social-media/a…
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This visual resource will add structure and purpose to help outdoor exercise feel entertaining for everyone.Ā  A child or young person can use the visual prompts as they think about what they can see, hear, smell, taste and feel.Ā  Resource: middletownautism.com/files/shares/R…

This visual resource will add structure and purpose to help outdoor exercise feel entertaining for everyone.Ā  A child or young person can use the visual prompts as they think about what they can see, hear, smell, taste and feel.Ā 

Resource:
middletownautism.com/files/shares/R…