Top Sensory Christmas Events 2025
For children with autism or additional sensory needs, traditional Christmas activities can sometimes feel overwhelming. In this blog we suggest some sensory Christmas events to look out for.
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What Not to Say to a Parent of a Child with Special Needs
Read nowBeing a special needs parent can be one of the most rewarding yet challenging experiences.Every day is filled with unique joys and struggles, and it's important to approach families with kindness, understanding, and respect. Unfortunately, there are certain comments that,...
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Autism and haircuts: strategies for autistic children
Lots of children with autism have sensory processing issues which means that things that might be simple for neurotypical children, are incredibly hard and distressing for them. One thing that a lot of autistic children have in common is haircut anxiety. The entire experience can be completely overwhelming, from the change and the noise to the feel of getting their hair cut. In this blog, SpecialKids Company will help you in preparing children with autism for haircuts.Read now -
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 and under-sensitive to smells, textures and sounds, impacting 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 safety for children with autism.Read now -
International Day of People with Disabilities
Read nowDid you know that Friday, 3 rd December 2021 is the International Day of People with Disabilities? This day was sanctioned by the United Nations with the purpose of raising awareness of disability issues and the rights and well-being of those with disabilities.
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Autism and hitting: How to stop a child with autism from hitting
Sometimes being a parent to a child with autism is hard. Not being able to understand why they are upset or frustrating is heartbreaking when you just want to be able to help your child. Unfortunately sometimes being upset, frustrated or angry can lead to aggression and lashing out. It is not uncommon for an autistic child to hit their parents, siblings, teachers or anyone close to them.Read now
