Helping Children with Autism cope with Grief
Grief can affect us all in different ways, but is grief different for children with autism? In this blog, we will discuss autism and the stages of grief your child might go through.
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Learning Social Skills for Children with Autism
Read nowSocialising 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.
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What are the benefits of social stories for children with autism?
For some children with autism, communication can be difficult. They might be unable to talk, have limited speech or have situational / selective mutism. Further to this, some children may be cognitively impaired and find it difficult to understand certain situations. These children may benefit from communication aids, one such aid being a social story.Read now -
Autism Meltdown Symptoms And Coping Techniques In Adults
If a person with autism becomes so overwhelmed that they cannot control their behaviour, this response is known as a meltdown. A meltdown can be presented in different ways – verbally or physically. For example, a person might shout and cry or they might lash out, kicking or biting. It’s important to recognise that an autism meltdown is not intentional bad behaviour.Read now -
How to avoid sensory overload and overstimulation in 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.Read now -
Is social anxiety a sign of autism?
Every child with autism is different. In this blog, we are going to talk about children with autism who struggle with anxiety and social anxiety and what you can do to help them feel more at ease and comfortable.Read now
