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 of these groups are set up for support and
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, according to evidence given to Department
If you are reading this I am so thankful that you decided to and wanted you to maybe have a look at a little part of our world and the joys of raising a child
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 Written Question from South Down SDLP MLA, Colin
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 your child. Trying to
Anxiety is, unfortunately, a part of ‘normal’ life and it’s something that everyone experiences at some stage in life, but children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can experience anxiety more intensely and more often than
Most people think about clothes in terms of style and design, but few really think about the actual fabrics that they wear and how it feels against the skin. That, sadly, is not the case
Arguments for and against wearing school uniforms have raged since time immemorial. From ‘reducing peer pressure’ and ‘improving focus’ to ‘stifling individuality’ and ‘unaffordable cost for parents’, there’s no doubt that there are both pros
Children with autism often have a hard time dealing with noise, whether that be loud noises, constant background noise or strange sounds they may not be familiar with. Background noise is a constant nuisance and
“It might be a good idea to grab a coffee, this is a bit on the long side. Where do I start? We all find ourselves in unchartered waters right now making it much more
When it comes to communicating with your child on the autistic spectrum it can often be a difficult and frustrating task for both of you. But one parent found books were the perfect communication tool