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Exploring new sights, smells, colours, shapes, and activities expands minds and is a fun part of growing up. Here are some activity suggestions that children with autism may enjoy.

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.

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.

There are no two ways about it; the festive season is definitely a time for children.  For your child with special needs, this Christmas shouldn’t be any different for them. When it comes to Christmas we are all looking for something our child with special needs will love.

Parents are looking for something different their child with special needs to discover under the tree. To help, we put together a two-part special to help give you inspiration for your Christmas gifts this year.

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.