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Why Teachers Need to Know About Sensory Profiles
When a child struggles in the classroom, their reactions can sometimes be misunderstood. A child covering their ears, refusing to join...
Aug 31
Is your child already stressed about going back to school?
You’re not imagining it, and they’re not being dramatic. For many autistic and ADHD kids, the anxiety starts weeks before the first bell...
Aug 17
Surviving the holidays is a success!
Not every day this summer needs to be an adventure. Many autistic children and teens feel most secure when things are predictable. If...
Jul 21
Travelling to your summer holiday
You’ve finally booked that summer holiday. The one with the clear swimming pool and the promise of some much-needed family rest. But...
Jul 17
How to plan visits to friends and family this summer
Summer holidays often mean trips to visit family. While these visits can be filled with fun and connection, they also come with...
Jul 8
Autistic children & friendships outside of school
Many parents of autistic children notice something that can feel quite puzzling. Their child seems to get along well with certain...
Jun 18
Getting Back to Exams After Half Term
The half term break often comes as a much-needed breather for many families, especially those supporting an autistic child navigating the...
May 28
The problem with short school holidays
The problem with short school holidays It's half term for a lot of the UK. Children have a week off school to rest and spend time with...
Feb 19
Christmas activities for autistic children
Going out can be very difficult for an autistic child at any time, but at Christmas places are much busier, and the decorations and...
Dec 9, 2024
Using an advent calendar
Advent calendars are a much bigger phenomenon than they used to be. They can be a fantastic tool to help your child count down to...
Dec 1, 2024
How to explain your child's needs this holiday season
Read about how to explain your child's needs to family & friends this Christmas, and grab a free email template too!
Nov 26, 2024
How it feels to go Christmas shopping - and tips!
I remember the annual Christmas shopping trip to Oxford Street with my grandma. It was a tradition I enjoyed partly because of its...
Nov 14, 2024
Planning ahead or worrying too much?
We all know as parents of children with additional needs that planning is everything to ensure the best outcomes. However, this isn't...
Nov 4, 2024
How to have an autism friendly Halloween
Making Halloween accessible and enjoyable for autistic children requires some additional planning, so we thought we would share our 5 top...
Oct 25, 2024
When your child needs a dopamine hit in the summer holidays
ADHD brains need dopamine because it helps us pay attention, control our behavior, and make decisions. When someone has ADHD, their brain...
Jul 10, 2024
The summer holiday nerves
The school holidays are just around the corner and for those of you in Scotland have already begun. The challenges facing autistic...
Jun 30, 2024
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