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Exploring new sights, smells, colours, shapes, and activities expands minds and is a fun part of growing up. Here are some activity suggestions that children with autism may enjoy.

It is natural for children to have a desire to play and engage in new, exciting activities. Doing so can improve the cognitive, physical, social, and emotional well-being of children. But playtime can introduce some real obstacles for children with cerebral palsy

Let’s face it; teaching children with special needs to eat independently takes time...and patience. Lots of it! Parents and carers strive to embed what they believe to be basic skills: holding a fork or a spoon and the process of using said utensils to scoop and spear pre-cut food and eat it all; without spilling a drop.

Many birth defects can be prevented if parents are armed with the right knowledge before conception. While it’s not possible to completely eliminate birth defects, there are children and families who are facing that hardship unnecessarily.

Written by Guest Blogger Jenny Silverstone from www.MomLovesBest.com 

Life as a parent can bring a whole rollercoaster of emotions. It can bring absolute joy at times, and others can become quite challenging. Many parents of children with special needs often feel stressed and isolated. If this is you, you might want to consider attending a support group as they can be one of the best solutions for you and your child.

For the most part, we don’t think about the clothes we wear. For children with autism and Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) however, how the fabric feels against the skin and how the clothes sit on their bodies is a massive part of their routine. With their clothing pressing and rubbing up against their sensitive skin all day, it is vital that your sensory-sensitive child's clothes allow them to experience a pleasant tactile sensation.