Why Adaptive Clothing Matters for Independence Independence is a vital part of childhood development, and for children with disabilities, gaining independence can bring about even greater transformations. Simple everyday tasks, such as getting dressed, can be overwhelming for some children,...
When it comes to dressing children with Cerebral Palsy (CP), choosing the right clothing goes far beyond style and fashion. In this blog, SpecialKids Company aims to help parents navigate choosing the right clothing for their child, ensuring that they feel comfortable, confident,...
If your child wears AFO’s (ankle foot orthosis), you will know that the struggle is real when it comes to finding shoes that fit comfortably and without difficulty over the top of them. First, you need to find a pair...
Does your child have difficulty changing their clothes? If the answer is yes, you’re not alone. Lots of children with autism find it difficult to change what they wear. This can be for a variety of reasons. Their sensory needs, their dislike of change or even a fixation on a particular clothing item. Typically, sensory needs are the common reason why children with autism find wearing clothes difficult.
In this blog, we will list some things that you should consider if you would like to help your child to change their clothes.
