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Faecal smearing is actually incredibly common, especially for children and adults with autism. Due to its delicate nature, most parents will avoid asking for help. However, it IS possible to reduce faecal smearing. Here's some tips how.

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.

 Self-stimulatory behaviours (or "stimming") is prevalent in many special needs children, mostly appearing in children with autism. Stimming occurs when the need to relieve distress, reduce anxiety, or to combat sensory overload arises. 

Dressing children with special needs can be challenging.  We spoke to parents of children with special needs to find out what they do to make getting dressed easier.

There are a number of effortless, easy dressing solutions that you can incorporate into your daily routine. While we know that there is no such thing as a one size fits all solution, read on to find our top five practical tips.

Therapies to help children with autism are aimed specifically at improving the quality of life and functional independence of individuals. There needs to be a distinction made between treatment and therapy. Therapies help to improve behavioural limitations that arise because of the condition. The aim will be to improve the independence of the child, so they are able to function in society.