We need to talk to our children on the autistic spectrum. The ongoing crisis of Covid-19 has many of us extremely worried, given what we have seen on the news about what is happening across
Our brief guide to parent a child on spectrum. 14th March 2020 In this particular time of worry and anxiety, I thought we all could probably do with a little fun. I know a lot
(Warning long post) The first part to get through is the shopping. Not many children like shopping to be fair, but at this time of the year, Santa is your bargaining tool. With a child
For most people, getting the recommended amount of sleep per night is no challenge and the occasional late night rarely has a long-term impact. However, for autistic children and their parents, bedtimes can be difficult
We at Spectra like to listen to your comments and we do take on board all that you tell us. We are also interested in products you would like to see us stock. The first
It is a year now since we first went into lockdown and though we have had short periods out of it, for many of us it seems like it has been one long year without
Watch Spectra Sensory director Meta Auden interview with NVTV. NVTV, also known as Northern Visions Television, is a local community television station based in the city of Belfast. Spectra Sensory Clothing is a Belfast based apparel
When Belfast woman Meta Auden’s daughter was growing up, she realised that little Kirsty had sensory issues with clothes. She tells Stephanie Bell how she decided to set up her own business to help others
Worrying about paying for autism clothing? Government targets to have children to have an assessment and statement of special needs within 34 weeks could be at risk unless another £30m of funding is made available,
If you are reading this I am so thankful that you decided to read ‘Kelly’s Autism Story‘, and wanted you to maybe have a look at a little part of our world and the joys
Are you waiting for an adult autism diagnosis. The Health Minister, Robin Swann, has revealed that more than 603 adults are waiting for over a year for autism diagnosis. Mr Swann was answering an Assembly
Ever considered Weighted Clothing? As a parent or guardian of a child with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), you’ll know only too well the distress and discomfort that clothing can cause