This podcast is being released to highlight the Centre's forthcoming Classroom Assistant training programme.
Frances O'Neill who developed and delivered the training discusses the unique role of the Classroom Assistant. 

In this episode Joan discusses strategies to support autistic students back into the post-COVID educational setting. 

In our final podcast (for now!) Jill McCanney, one of the Centre’s specialist occupational therapists, will discuss the challenges which personal care activities may create for many autistic people. The use of visual supports, calming strategies and desensitisation will be explained during the discussion which will focus on the impact of sensory differences on participation in self-care tasks and strategies which can reduce anxiety and support engagement.  

Question and answer with Middletown CEO Gary Cooper and Dr Temple Grandin. This podcast was taken from the webinar broadcast on 25 July 2020. 

In a follow-up to his two webinars Dr Jed Baker discusses strategies to manage anxiety during homeschooling and towards going back to school.

In this podcast author and educator Kari Dunn Buron speaks with Dr Fiona McCaffrey on emotional regulation and gives practical strategies to support parents and educators in providing their child or student with the skills to self-regulate their emotions.

Adam Harris of https://asiam.ie/ discusses 'what works for me' during COVID-19.

In our podcast today Middletown Trainer/Adviser Tara Vernon discusses strategies to promote positive sleep habits for children and young people with autism.

Dr Brian McClean discusses Mindfulness. 

Dr Patsy Daly discusses strategies in her book Small Changes Can Make Big Differences