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  • Image of a young child sitting on a wooden balance bike on a brick path
    September 11, 2023

    Teaching a child with autism how to ride a bike

    Thereā€™s that saying, ā€˜Itā€™s as easy as riding a bikeā€™ - except riding a bike doesnā€™t come easy to everybody. In fact, it can be quite complicated and difficult because riding a bike takes several skills. There are several reasons a child with autism may find it difficult to ride a bike. From poor motor and balancing skills andĀ difficulty understanding instructions to inability to sense danger,Ā difficulty steering and anxiety.
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  • image of the words STOP written in yellow on the curb of a crossing. Leaves cover the floor slightly
    August 19, 2023

    Teaching Children with Autism Road Safety

    Lots of children with autism lack danger awareness and quite frankly, that can be terrifying. It means that they are vulnerable and at risk of injuring themselves. They can also be over andĀ under-sensitiveĀ to smells, textures and sounds,Ā impactingĀ their ability to process information. When near traffic, this can be dangerous as it can be distracting and overwhelming. All of this means that teaching autistic children road safety is paramount. In this blog, we will discuss how to reach road safetyĀ forĀ children with autism.
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  • Tips on Getting Kids with Autism to Try Colourful Foods
    August 10, 2023

    Tips on Getting Kids with Autism to Try Colourful Foods

    Sensory processing issues have a lot to do with this because colours, textures, smells and tastes can be extremely overwhelming for autistic children and can have a huge impact on how they feel. A lot of colourful foods, such as fruit and vegetables, can change in taste depending on the season and this can be problematic for children who like routine and predictability. In this blog, we will provide you with some suggestions of things that you can try to encourage your child to try colourful foods.
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  • Young girl holding two eggs up in front of her face in a playful gesture
    July 17, 2023

    The importance of diet and nutrition in autistic children

    The Association of UK Dieticians states that ā€˜there are no differences in nutritional requirements for autistic people and a balanced diet is important for good health and developmentā€™. Whilst this is true, many autistic children have food hypersensitivity due to sensory processing issues. This means that certain textures, smells or tastes can be extremely overwhelming and upsetting for them. It is important to remember this whilst offering your child food. Although you may feel frustrated and worried if your childā€™s diet is limited, you should be mindful that this is not something that your child is doing deliberately, and it can be extremely difficult for them.
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  • young boy playing in garden with toy cars
    June 19, 2023

    Fun Indoor Activity Ideas for Children with Autism

    Sometimes it can be difficult to think of activities to do with your children in the house that will not only keep them engaged but be fun and stimulating too. This can be particularly true if you are the parent to a child with autism. You need to factor in different things like sensory needs, fine and gross motor skills, communication and cognitive skills. In this blog, SpecialKids Company will list some indoor activities that you and your child might find fun to do together.
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