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March 25, 2021 SpecialKids .Company

What are the 3 main signs of autism in children?
According to the National Autistic Society, “Autism is a lifelong developmental disability which affects how people communicate and interact with the world. One in 100 people are on the autism spectrum and there are around 700,000 autistic adults and children in the UK.”
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March 19, 2021 SpecialKids .Company

World Down’s Syndrome Day - Things You Can Do to Raise Awareness
Down’s Syndrome Awareness Day 2021 is this Sunday, 21st March and it’s important to raise awareness not only to fundraise for charities that support people with Down’s Syndrome but to educate others about the condition. With that in mind, here are some things that you can do to raise awareness.
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March 4, 2021 SpecialKids .Company

Autism and hitting: How to stop a child with autism from hitting
Sometimes being a parent to a child with autism is hard. Not being able to understand why they are upset or frustrating is heartbreaking when you just want to be able to help your child. Unfortunately sometimes being upset, frustrated or angry can lead to aggression and lashing out. It is not uncommon for an autistic child to hit their parents, siblings, teachers or anyone close to them.
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February 25, 2021 SpecialKids .Company

Dealing with aggressive behaviour in special needs children
Aggression in special needs children can be common and difficult for everyone involved. No parent wants their child to be upset and use aggressive behaviour. In this blog SpecialKids Company will look at the signs of aggression in children with special needs and explore various strategies that can be used to reduce aggression.
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February 12, 2021 SpecialKids .Company

Helping Kids With Autism Cope During the Covid-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has been undeniably tough on everyone. No matter your circumstances it has been and continues to be a difficult time of uncertainty. We are all weathering the same storm in different boats and for children with autism and their families it has been hard.
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January 25, 2021 SpecialKids .Company

Dysgraphia in children: Most common questions answered
Dysgraphia is not a form of autism, however it is a co-morbid condition that typically presents in people with autism. It can also present in people who do not have autism.
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What are the 3 main signs of autism in children?

World Down’s Syndrome Day - Things You Can Do to Raise Awareness

Autism and hitting: How to stop a child with autism from hitting

Dealing with aggressive behaviour in special needs children

Helping Kids With Autism Cope During the Covid-19 Pandemic

Dysgraphia in children: Most common questions answered