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Dysgraphia is not a form of autism, however it is a co-morbid condition that typically presents in people with autism. It can also present in people who do not have autism.

Like all children, it’s important for children with special needs to interact and play so that they can build their confidence, have fun and form relationships with others. 

If you have a child with cerebral palsy they may struggle with their fine motor skills and grasping small objects, such as a pen or pencil. It is also possible for them to experience pain and so-called hand fatigue when grasping objects that are not adapted to meet their needs. 

Head banging and autism often comes hand-in-hand - it’s extremely common for children with autism to purposely bang their heads. Whilst some children outgrow this behaviour before school age, some may continue to have so-called ‘head banging syndrome’ for years.

It can sometimes be difficult to prepare a special needs child for a new baby, there are lots of things that you can do in the lead up to your newborn's arrival to help your special needs child get used to the idea of a newborn.

Encopresis usually affects children over 4 years old where they soil their underwear or pass stool in inappropriate places, there are many options and treatments available for Encopresis.