When you have a child with special needs there are various issues with clothing that you need to consider. 5 Autism clothing issues parents come across and how to fix them It can be difficult to find clothes for children...
Socialising with other children and adults can be difficult for children with autism, we discuss some strategies and techniques you can you to develop your child's social skills. Lots of children with autism struggle when it comes to engaging and socialising with other children and adults.
Applying sunscreen on Autistic children can be tricky due to sensory issues, in this blog we share our top tips on how to get your child to wear sunscreen. There are ways to keep your child safe from the sun while also taking their sensory needs into consideration.
Knowing your rights and your child’s rights, particularly when they have special educational support needs (SEND), is important to ensure that they have all the necessary support to help them at school. Reasonable adjustments are changes that are made for children with SEND to ensure that they are supported and not disadvantaged at all compared to other children. The Equality Act (2010) supports this.
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.
Lots of children with autism lack danger awareness and quite frankly, that can be terrifying. It means that they are vulnerable and at risk of injuring themselves. They can also be over and under-sensitive to smells, textures and sounds, impacting their ability to process information. When near traffic, this can be dangerous as it can be distracting and overwhelming. All of this means that teaching autistic children road safety is paramount. In this blog, we will discuss how to reach road safety for children with autism.