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  • The Difference Between Tantrums and Sensory Meltdowns
    June 22, 2018 SpecialKids .Company

    The Difference Between Tantrums and Sensory Meltdowns

    It’s an easy assumption to make. A young child starts crying in a busy public space and we often jump to the same conclusion. “They’re just having a tantrum”, it’s just what they do at that age, right? Well, you might be surprised. It might not be a tantrum, but what is referred to as a sensory meltdown.
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  • emotional_support_group_parents_special_needs_advice_information
    January 15, 2018 SpecialKids .Company

    3 No-Brainer Reasons Why You Should Join A Support Group Today

    Life as a parent can bring a whole rollercoaster of emotions. It can bring absolute joy at times, and others can become quite challenging. Many parents of children with special needs often feel stressed and isolated. If this is you, you might want to consider attending a support group as they can be one of the best solutions for you and your child.
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  • Sensory_Friendly_clothing_children_Autism_SPD
    January 6, 2018 SpecialKids .Company

    WHY SENSORY CLOTHING FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM AND SPD IS A SMART IDEA

    For the most part, we don’t think about the clothes we wear. For children with autism and Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) however, how the fabric feels against the skin and how the clothes sit on their bodies is a massive part of their routine. With their clothing pressing and rubbing up against their sensitive skin all day, it is vital that your sensory-sensitive child's clothes allow them to experience a pleasant tactile sensation.
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  • Bonfire_Special_Needs_Sensory_Processing_Overwhelmed
    November 1, 2017 SpecialKids .Company

    Preparing Children with Special Needs for Bonfire Night

    Traditionally, Guy Fawkes night is spent heading out to the local park dressed up as snug as a bug, braving the bitter cold and marvelling at the fireworks all while attempting to soak up the heat of the nearest bonfire. For parents of children with special needs, Bonfire Night can often bear some challenges.

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  • Special_needs_fear_anxiety_scared_apprehension
    September 22, 2017 SpecialKids .Company

    Helping Your Child With Special Needs Overcome Fear

    Fear can affect us all in different ways. To be afraid of something that we perceive to be dangerous, painful, or harmful to us is a completely natural occurrence. Children with special needs are no exception to this. As youngsters explore the world around them, they encounter new experiences and brave new challenges. 
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