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  • How can autism impact on functional skills?
    November 14, 2022 SpecialKids .Company

    How can autism impact on functional skills?

    There is a saying, ‘you meet one person with autism, you meet one person with autism’. Every autistic person is different. Autism can impact on a child’s functional skills, the skills needed to carry out day-to-day activities, but this can vary from child to child. 
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  • Teaching an autistic child on how to use the toilet
    November 7, 2022 SpecialKids .Company

    Teaching an autistic child to use the toilet

    Many parents of young autistic children wonder does autism affect toilet training? The truth is, it can but it doesn’t always. Let’s face it, teaching any child to use the toilet can be tricky and very much depends on your child and whether or not it is the right time for them to learn to use the toilet. Toilet training a child with autism is entirely possible and in this blog we will give you some autism and potty training tips.
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  • What foods to avoid with Autism?
    October 25, 2022 SpecialKids .Company

    What foods to avoid with Autism?

    If you are a parent to a child with autism, you most likely have a list of foods that you avoid due to your child’s sensory needs. Perhaps they don’t like foods because of the way that they smell, feel or taste. If that’s the case, then they might already have a limited diet.
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  • How to introduce new foods to an autistic child
    September 27, 2022 SpecialKids .Company

    How to introduce new foods to an autistic child

    If you have no autism awareness, you may think that children with autism are picky eaters. However, those of us who know a child with autism and food aversion know that this simply isn’t the case. Sensory issues: the smell, touch, texture or colour of food, for example – can make it near impossible for a child to look at, be around or try certain foods.
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  • Deciding between autism service dogs or therapy dogs
    September 3, 2022 SpecialKids .Company

    Deciding between autism service dogs or therapy dogs

    Getting a dog is a huge decision for any family. They are a big commitment, an added expense and require your time and attention. If you have a child with special needs, looking after a dog as well as your child can be challenging. For example, you will need to consider simple things like how you will manage to take your dog for a walk with your child. You also need to ensure that your child likes dogs and that no one in your family has a pet allergy.
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