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An Inclusive Education for an Inclusive Society

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An Inclusive Education for an Inclusive Society

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An introduction to the Double Empathy problem

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Autism Good Practice Guidance Indicators of Effective Practice

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Autism Good Practice Guidance Indicators of Effective Practice

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Flo explains the challenges of unmasking for her mum

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Murray explores his life as a non-speaking autistic person

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The SCERTS ® Model is a research-based educational approach and multidisciplinary framework that directly addresses the core challenges faced by children and persons with ASD and related disabilities, and their families. SCERTS ® focuses on building competence in Social Communication, Emotional Regulation and Transactional Support as the highest priorities that must be addressed in any program, and is applicable for individuals with a wide range of abilities and ages across home, school and community settings.

This website offers comprehensive information about the SCERTS ® Model and its collaborators, and resources that are available to assist professionals and parents in developing and implementing educational programs based on the SCERTS ® Model.

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A research-based educational approach and multidisciplinary framework that directly addresses the core challenges faced by children and persons with ASD and related disabilities, and their families.

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Ethan’s Film, Inside Our Autistic Minds - BBC Two

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The short film made by Ethan in Episode 2 of Inside Our Autistic Minds.

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QQI is the state agency responsible for promoting the quality, integrity and reputation of Ireland's further and higher education system.

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Inside Our Autistic Minds

The short film made by Anton in Episode 2 of Inside Our Autistic Minds.

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The Level 2 Learning Programmes have been designed for students with a high moderate to low mild general learning disability. A Level 2 Learning Programme (L2LP) is made up of: Priority Learning Units and Short Courses. Below you will find the Junior Cycle Framework Guidelines, L2LP Guidelines, Short Course Guidelines, and Short Course Assessment Guidelines.

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Junior Cycle for Teachers | L2LPs | Key Documents

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Reframing "Severe"  Autism, by Damon Kirsebom

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Providing a fully inclusive learning environment is complex and creating a culture of engagement and inclusion that works for all students requires a shift in thinking and a change of behavior at an institutional level. In this ever changing and increasingly diverse further and higher education landscape, Universal Design for Learning (UDL) provides an effective framework to improve the learning experience of all students within the mainstream teaching environment.

UDL - What is it?

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a set of principles for curriculum development that give all individuals equal opportunities to learn, including Students with Disabilities. UDL aims to improve the educational experience of all students by introducing more flexible methods of teaching, assessment and service provision to cater for the diversity of learners in our classrooms. This approach is underpinned by research in the field of neuroscience and is designed to improve the learning experience and outcomes for all students.

Watch the video below get a 3 minute introduction to the concept of universal design for learning.

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NCSE Setting Up and Organising Special  Classes

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NCSE Setting Up and Organising Special  Classes

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Training

Middletown Centre provides a range of training opportunities for parents, carers and educational professionals in Ireland and Northern Ireland. The Centre has a full training calendar of face to face and online sessions, which can be managed using the Centre's app The Centre, in partnership with Mary Immaculate College Limerick provides a Graduate Certificate, Diploma and MA in Autism Studies Individual schools can apply for whole school training and these are provided in partnership with the EA in Northern Ireland and The NCSE in Ireland. Further information on applying for a whole school training is available by contacting us using the email training@middletownautism.com

Here is a list of all our main current events happening within Middletown Centre for Autism

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Research Bulletin no. 42 - Strength-based approaches

Our latest Research Bulletin is focused on Strength-based Approaches. It highlights papers that show how taking a strength-based approach can create an empowering environment for autistic young people and allow them to define what they value..
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Research Bulletin 41 - Well-being

Our latest Research Bulletin focuses on well-being for all. By better understanding the experiences & strengths of the entire autism community, we can better support each other to thrive.
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Middletown Centre for Autism - Middletown Centre For Autism

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Middletown Centre provides a range of training opportunities for parents, carers and educational professionals in Ireland and Northern Ireland.

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Courses and resources to help you teach children on the autism spectrum and make a difference in their lives and those who support them.

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Lauren Brukner is a Senior Occupational Therapist and published author of six books with Jessica Kingsley Publishers. She currently works as a Senior Occupational Therapist and evaluator for the NYC Department of Education. She has contributed to Scary Mommy, the Huffington Post, and Edutopia. Lauren was a speaker at UNESCO's Virtual Special Kids International Summit in April of 2020. She appeared as a guest on the Sue Larkey Show, The Autism Show, The Manhattan Neighborhood Network's School-Home Connection, the Sue Atkins Show, and The Matt Townsend Show. She was quoted in the Wall Street Journal on self-regulation tips for traveling. Her books have been endorsed by experts in the field such as Dr. Temple Grandin, Dr. Lucy Jane Miller, and Dr. Winnie Dunn, and listed as resources on websites such as Real Simple Magazine, Inc. Magazine, Psych Central, Romper, Everyday Health, Aol's Health and Wellness, MSN Health, Singapore's Child, and Friendship Circle, among other websites/libraries/community/academic/parenting sources.

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Lauren Brukner is a Senior Occupational Therapist and published author of six books with Jessica Kingsley Publishers. She currently works as a Senior Occupational Therapist and evaluator for the NYC Department of Education. She has contributed to Scary Mommy, the Huffington Post, and Edutopia. Lauren was a speaker at U

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Sensory Audit for School and Classrooms - Best Practice: Sensory

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This sensory audit is to help staff to assess and create an environment that enables the participation of pupils with autism. It does not cover all aspects, but gives ideas on the ways in which a setting might be altered if pupils experience sensory processing difficulties and find it hard or very anxiety-provoking to tolerate certain sensations or situations.

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Sensory Audit for School and Classrooms - Best Practice: Sensory

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This sensory audit is to help staff to assess and create an environment that enables the participation of pupils with autism. It does not cover all aspects, but gives ideas on the ways in which a setting might be altered if pupils experience sensory processing difficulties and find it hard or very anxiety-provoking to tolerate ...