There are lots of ways parents can make their home safe for a child with autism - from safety locks and stair gates to door alarms and specialist beds - however, whilst these things can help keep them safe, there are...
Navigating the school system when your child is autistic can be stressful and challenging. Relying on others to know your child as well as you do, understand how they communicate, their sensory issues and behaviours can be daunting. Naturally, because...
Lots of children with autism struggle when it comes to engaging and socialising with other children and adults. Understanding how to act in certain social situations can be overwhelming, stressful and upsetting, particularly when they are keen to socialise and make friends.
All children can enjoy outdoor play. Fresh air, sunshine and even sometimes the rain can be a real tonic. You will need to take into consideration your child’s needs – be it physical, cognitive or sensory – but there are some great benefits to outdoor play for children with autism.
Children with autism often have sensory needs that can have a huge impact on their day-to-day life. Certain smells, sights, textures and sounds can be overwhelming and cause stress, worry and anxiety. When this happens, a child can experience sensory overload and be overstimulated. In this blog, SpecialKids Company will list suggestions for you to help you to avoid this for your child.
Parenting isn’t easy. Whilst it is undoubtedly the biggest blessing, it is also constant. It’s around the clock love, care and patience. However, when your child is autistic it can feel harder to get it ‘right’. You want to celebrate your child’s neurodiversity and help them to feel happy, healthy and supported. There are courses to help parents around the country and online on how best to support children with autism. In this blog, SpecialKids.Company will round up some of the best ones for you should you wish to explore them.