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30/10/2025

Exciting Job Opportunities available within the Dry Arch Children's Centres! Contact Joanne.Craig@dryarchcentre.co.uk for an application pack. Closing date Thursday 13th November 2025.

28/10/2025

Does this sound familiar? Every meal feels like walking a tightrope. You spend hours planning and searching for the only foods your child will eat. You panic if a favourite food goes out of stock. You worry every single day about their weight and health.

If this sounds familiar, you are not alone. Many parents live with the quiet fear that their child’s eating habits are more than just fussy eating. This could be Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) - a complex and often misunderstood condition that can leave families feeling scared and isolated.

That’s why we are hosting an ARFID webinar with Dr Liz Shea, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, to help you understand ARFID and how to support your child safely and compassionately.

📅 13th November | 8–10pm | Online
🎟 Book your place now: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1477300618919

You do not have to figure this out on your own.

25/10/2025

☕🦋 👼🏻 Coffee & Craft Morning with The White Butterfly Foundation 🦋☕👼🏻

Join us for a warm and gentle morning of connection and creativity as we come together to make beautiful memorial tiles in memory of the babies who couldn’t stay. Enjoy a cup of coffee, good company, and the chance to create something truly meaningful.

Places are limited and a small crèche is available — booking is essential.
Please contact Claire.Deighan@dryarchcentre.co.uk
to reserve your place.

24/10/2025

Following the success of yesterday's post, which now has a reach of almost 2 million, I have decided to release the boy version I created at the same time.

Whilst masking is more prevalent in females, there are without doubt males who do and this should not be overlooked.

Want to understand more about masking and neurodivergent wellbeing?

Explore the full Masking Toolkit by The Contented Child for visuals, guides, and practical tools that help uncover what’s behind the mask — and support children to feel safe being their true selves. Link in comments ⬇️ or via Linktree Shop in our Bio.

NOTE
Some children do mask so competently that it can be hard to get a diagnosis - that is why I created Meet My Brain: Power & the Tricky Bits. Link in comments.

22/10/2025

Halloween dress up day can be lots of fun for some students, but others may find it a bit confusing or overwhelming. This social narrative explains what will happen and emphasises the importance of choice and personal preference.

Resource:
https://www.middletownautism.com/files/shares/Resources/Fri_Oct_20th_Halloween_Social_narrative.pdf

19/10/2025

🍬🚪 Sensory Trick or Treating at the Guildhall 👻🌕
A gentle Halloween adventure — with sweet surprises behind every door!

Join Mini Melo Beats for a sensory-friendly trick-or-treat journey through the historic halls of the Guildhall, lit by the soft glow of the Museum of the Moon 🌝✨

🎃 Knock on mysterious doors
🏛️ Peek inside the Mayor’s Parlour
🍭 Collect treats and treasures along the way!

This unique experience is designed to be calm, inclusive, and full of magical moments — perfect for little ones who prefer their Halloween with fewer frights and more fun!

Please note that this event is designed with SEN children in mind.

📍 Guildhall, Derry – Heart of Samhain
📅 31st October
🎟️ Book now: https://derryhalloween.com/whats-on-calendar/halloween-tickets/

18/10/2025

COMING JANUARY 2026 🚨

⚽️ NDFC ACADEMY LAUNCH ⚽️

A new era of inclusive football is here.
We’re proud to announce the launch of the NDFC Academy — a dedicated programme for children with neurodiverse needs who are ready to experience football in a more competitive and structured team environment.

This academy is for players who want more than just training — it’s for those who want to:
✅ Be part of a team
✅ Play regular fixtures
✅ Compete in the official NDFC League against other NDFC Academies across the region
✅ Train with understanding coaches in a supportive, adapted setting

We believe every child should have the opportunity to play football at a level that challenges and excites them, without compromising on inclusion, safety, or understanding.

📅 Launching January 2026
📍 Multiple academy locations
📩 Register your interest now: thomas.walsh@neurodiversefc.com

Let’s create a league where neurodiverse players belong, compete, and thrive.

17/10/2025

Today is World DLD Awareness Day!

Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) is a hidden but common lifelong disability that affects 1 in 14 people.
Our EA Language and Communication specialists are out in schools wearing purple – feel free to stop and ask them about DLD.

Every learner with DLD deserves teaching that works, visit RADLD - Raising Awareness of Developmental Language Disorder's website for useful resources: https://ow.ly/CYq150Xb6J1

Parents and schools can visit our website for useful https://ow.ly/TtCK50Xb6J0.

16/10/2025

📢 FREE Training for Professionals!

Join us for an in-depth session on Autism and Emotional Regulation designed for professionals supporting autistic individuals.

🗓 Date: 4th November 2025
🕒 Time: 3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
📍 Location: UNISON Holywell Trust, Derry, 12–14 The Diamond, Londonderry

✅ Enhance your understanding
✅ Gain practical strategies
✅ Network with other professionals
Limited spaces available – don’t miss out!
👉 Register now via https://www.middletownautism.com/training-packages/professionals/autism-and-emotional-regulation-452-04-11-2025

15/10/2025

The EA Language and Communication Specialists will be helping to raise awareness of Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) for international on Friday 17th October 2025.

DLD affects around 1 in 14 people, but because you can’t see it, most people don’t know about it.

For more information, visit RADLD - Raising Awareness of Developmental Language Disorder's website at: https://ow.ly/bWCs50Xb6ge

You can also view our Language and Communication resources here: https://ow.ly/XtFe50Xb6gf

13/10/2025

Our Children and Young People's Service Early Intervention Team are inviting Parents/Carers to their Visuals Workshops. This is an opportunity to make some useful visual resources for you and your Child/Young Person, meet other parents/carers and have a cuppa and chat.

13 November - Lisnamallard - 10AM
27 November - Lilac Villa Gransha Park - 9:30AM
12 December - Fermanagh House - 9:30AM

Book your place:
EIS.support@westerntrust.hscni.net

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50 Legavallon Road

BT474QL

Telephone

+442877742904

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