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    July 17, 2023 SpecialKids .Company

    The importance of diet and nutrition in autistic children

    The Association of UK Dieticians states that ‘there are no differences in nutritional requirements for autistic people and a balanced diet is important for good health and development’. Whilst this is true, many autistic children have food hypersensitivity due to sensory processing issues. This means that certain textures, smells or tastes can be extremely overwhelming and upsetting for them. It is important to remember this whilst offering your child food. Although you may feel frustrated and worried if your child’s diet is limited, you should be mindful that this is not something that your child is doing deliberately, and it can be extremely difficult for them.
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  • young boy playing in garden with toy cars
    June 19, 2023 SpecialKids .Company

    Fun Indoor Activity Ideas for Children with Autism

    Sometimes it can be difficult to think of activities to do with your children in the house that will not only keep them engaged but be fun and stimulating too. This can be particularly true if you are the parent to a child with autism. You need to factor in different things like sensory needs, fine and gross motor skills, communication and cognitive skills. In this blog, SpecialKids Company will list some indoor activities that you and your child might find fun to do together.
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  • three children laying on the grass with books over their faces
    June 12, 2023 SpecialKids .Company

    Our Top 8 Children’s Books about Autism

    If you are a parent carer to a child with autism, chances are you have searched on the internet for recommended children’s books to explain autism to a child. Books sometimes have the words that we cannot find or put together and they can be incredibly helpful when you want to explain something in the best way possible. To save you time searching the internet, in this blog we aim to give you a list of the best books on autism for children.
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  • boy sitting on a bench bent over looking at their mobile phone
    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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  • Smiling boy laying on specialist safety bed
    April 20, 2023 SpecialKids .Company

    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.
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