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    January 23, 2024 SpecialKids .Company

    Does compression clothing help with autism?

    Autistic children with sensory needs often find deep pressure and compression to be comforting. There are many methods of applying compression; be it with your hands, a weighted blanket or special needs clothing. Compression clothing is great for children with autism who find the sensory feedback from deep pressure helpful.
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    April 24, 2023 SpecialKids .Company

    How to help if your autistic child is being bullied

    It’s every parent’s worst nightmare that their child might be the victim of bullying. When your child is autistic, they might be more vulnerable and an easier target simply because they behave differently from their peers. Unfortunately, in 2023 parents have the additional worry of online cyberbullying as well as face-to-face. It is a minefield. 
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    November 7, 2021 SpecialKids .Company

    Sleep advice for parents with disabled children

    The 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. 

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  • Incontinence Bed Pads Guide
    June 8, 2019 SpecialKids .Company

    Incontinence Bed Pads Guide

    Lots of children with special needs have incontinence issues during the night. Whether your child wets the bed or has a leaky nappy, the impact can be considerable, ranging from a disturbed nights sleep, endless bed washing and changing, as well as feelings of embarrassment and shame. 
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    May 14, 2018 SpecialKids .Company

    Common sleep problems in children with special needs

    Disabled children and those with special needs are more than twice as likely to have problems with sleep than others. If sleep problems continue for a long period of time, they can affect a child’s mood, learning, behaviour, and health. There are many sleep problems that children with special needs may face. These are three common ones to look out for:

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