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  • Are weighted blankets safe for children?
    December 6, 2018 SpecialKids .Company

    Are weighted blankets safe for children?

    When you’re a parent, safety is probably the first thought you have when you wake up and the last thought before going to sleep. It doesn’t help when there are news stories every other day claiming that some innocuous item poses a risk to your child’s safety. One thing that is on parent’s mind lately is weighted blankets. So are they as harmful as people are claiming?

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  • Autism Bibs Special Kids Children Dribbling
    November 9, 2018 SpecialKids .Company

    Dribbling is more common than you think

    Dealing with your child’s drooling habits can be difficult especially if you start to notice they haven’t grown out of it. This is a common behavior in children with special needs, and you shouldn’t feel alone when dealing with it. There are several tips and tricks you can try to make cleaning up dribble easier, as well as fashion garments that make staying dribble-free easy and stylish.

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  • Faecal Smearing_Smearing_SpecialKids.Company
    September 18, 2018 SpecialKids .Company

    What you need to know about faecal smearing (scatolia) in children

    Faecal smearing, medically known as scatolia, is an issue many parents have to learn to cope with. Sometimes linked to autism, dealing with it can cause anxiety for parents. It can be difficult to control how your child acts at bedtime, in social settings, or on days out. It’s important not to feel alone; you’re not the only one going through this. Finding out why your child does it is the first step in overcoming the proble
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