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Parenting isn’t easy. Whilst it is undoubtedly the biggest blessing, it is also constant. It’s around the clock love, care and patience. However, when your child is autistic it can feel harder to get it ‘right’. You want to celebrate your child’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.Read now
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Child-proofing your home for children with autism
Child-proofing your home is something that every parent considers. However, when you have a child with autism, child-proofing your home is essential. Lots of children with autism lack danger awareness, which can be absolutely petrifying. When simple things can be dangerous, or worse deadly, it is vital that you put the correct measures in place to prevent incidents from occurring.Read now -
Free Autism Resources in the UK
Having access to useful resources can be hard and too much information can be overwhelming, we have gathered a list of top free resources that are great if you have a child with autism.Read now -
Communicating with a child who has Aspergers?
Read nowIf you have a child with Asperger's and you are struggling to communicate with them, then you have come to the right place. In this blog, we will explore Asperger's and communication and how to help you and your child communicate with one another.
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10 Great Sensory Toys for Christmas
Read nowChristmas is just around the corner and it can be hard for many parents of children with special needs to think of what to buy for them.
In this blog, Special Kids Company will share with you 10 great sensory toys for Christmas.
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Sleep advice for parents with disabled children
Read nowThe Mental Health Foundation tells us in their ‘Sleep Matters’ report that ‘sleep is as important to our health as eating, drinking and breathing. Poor sleep is linked to physical problems such as a weakened immune system and mental health problems such as anxiety and depression’. It is then no wonder why children - as well as the parents of children - are impacted hugely by sleep deprivation. And unfortunately for children with special needs, sleep deprivation often comes hand in hand.