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Sensory art activities can help to improve cognitive development in children for special needs, we share our top art activities to do with your child at home. Not only is sensory play a fun way to interact and play with your child but it can help to improve cognitive development, gross and fine motor skills, hand/eye coordination, social and communication skills. 

Autism is, not always, but often diagnosed alongside other medical conditions. In this blog, SpecialKids.Company will discuss the common health problems associated with autism. As always, if you have any concerns relating to these conditions, we recommend that you speak to your GP or child’s paediatrician.

SpecialKids.Company have put together 8 helpful ideas on how you can adapt an Easter egg hunt for your child's special needs. After all, it is a celebration and it should be enjoyed by everyone! Happy Easter!

The NHS defines Cerebral Palsy as ‘the name for a group of lifelong conditions that affect movement and coordination. It’s caused by a problem with the brain that develops before, during or soon after birth.’ 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.

In 2022, mobile and tablet applications can change the world for a child with special needs. From helping them to speak, learn and play, in this blog SpecialKids Company will let you know some of the best special needs apps for kids.

Reading to your child is a wonderful thing. It has so many benefits such as helping to improve your parent-child bond, support their cognitive development, improve vocabulary, develop their imagination and help concentration levels. Regardless of your child’s ability, it is important to read to them.