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    March 1, 2024

    Best courses for parents of an autistic child

    Parenting isnā€™t easy. Whilst it is undoubtedly the biggest blessing, it is also constant. Itā€™s around the clock love, care and patience. However, when your child is autistic it can feel harder to get it ā€˜rightā€™. You want to celebrate your childā€™s neurodiversity and help them to feel happy, healthy and supported. There are courses to help parents around the country and online on how best to support children with autism. In this blog, SpecialKids.Company will round up some of the best ones for you should you wish to explore them.
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  • Autism and haircuts: strategies for autistic children
    November 13, 2023

    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.
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  • Early signs of Cerebral Palsy
    July 25, 2022

    Early signs of Cerebral Palsy

    The NHS defines Cerebral Palsy as ā€˜the name for a group of lifelong conditions that affect movement and coordination. Itā€™s caused by a problem with the brain that develops before, during or soon after birth.ā€™ The symptoms of Cerebral Palsy vary widely and can impact children differently. Some children may have little signs of the condition, whereas some might be significantly disabled by it.
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    January 15, 2022

    How to help your child set New Year's goals

    With a new year comes new opportunities and for many of us that means thinking about what we would like to achieve and setting goals.

    Goal setting can be a positive thing for children with special needs to because it can help to increase self-esteem, provide a sense of control and reduce anxiety.

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