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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.

World Cerebral Palsy Day, celebrated Friday 6th October, is a movement dedicated to the 17 million people worldwide living with cerebral palsy and their support network. 

Fear can affect us all in different ways. To be afraid of something that we perceive to be dangerous, painful, or harmful to us is a completely natural occurrence. Children with special needs are no exception to this. As youngsters explore the world around them, they encounter new experiences and brave new challenges. 

Common anxiety can usually arise from being dressed in unfamiliar clothing. More severe dressing concerns revolve around uncomfortable fabrics with lots of fiddly bits and buttons. These little morning bugbears can get amplified when your little ones feel hurried due to running out of time.

Dressing children with special needs can be challenging.  We spoke to parents of children with special needs to find out what they do to make getting dressed easier.