Some days, it can feel like every task takes twice as long. Getting dressed, leaving the house, preparing meals or managing appointments can require extra planning, patience and energy when you are supporting a child with additional needs. While many...
Structure That Supports Growth For children with Autism, managing behaviour and emotions often requires strategies that are structured, visual, and consistent. One highly effective tool that parents, teachers, and therapists rely on is the behaviour chart. When tailored to a...
When supporting children with special needs, especially those with sensory processing challenges, autism, ADHD, or anxiety, parents and professionals often turn to tools like weighted vests and compression vests. While they may look similar, they serve very different purposes, and...
Some children with autism struggle with communication. This can present itself in many ways, for example, No speech or limited speech Difficulty making or maintaining eye contact Echolalia (repeating words, but not with understanding) Understanding feelings and behaviour Interacting with...
Lots of children with autism struggle when it comes to engaging and socialising with other children and adults. Understanding how to act in certain social situations can be overwhelming, stressful and upsetting, particularly when they are keen to socialise and make friends.
