Category: Toddlers
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“Aren’t We All a Little Autistic?” Exploring Nuance and Connection
It’s a comment that pops up in conversation more often than you might think. Perhaps you’ve heard it, or maybe you’ve even wondered it yourself: “Aren’t we all on the autism spectrum?” or “Aren’t we all a little bit autistic?” For many in our community, hearing this can feel incredibly invalidating. It’s something that often…
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Great ideas for cooking with autistic children
We have a guest post today with advice and support for cooking with autistic children from En Cuisine Cooking School. They want to help all children, of whatever age or ability, to learn to cook and to enjoy cooking. As a result, over the years they have cooked with many children who are on the autistic spectrum.…
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Hyperfixation: Unraveling the intricacies of ADHD and its symptom
We thought it would be a good idea to shed some light on the fascinating world of hyperfixation, which is a trait seen in both child and adult ADHD. The site has a few articles already on ADHD alongside some other ADHD behaviors, including its impact on daily life. We thought we would explore this…
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Mastering ADHD and IBS: Discover 5 essential tips to tame your symptoms!
Living with ADHD can be challenging on its own, but when you add irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) into the mix, things can become even more complicated. The comorbidity of these two conditions can present unique difficulties, particularly when it comes to impulsivity and making healthy food choices. If you’re someone who deals with ADHD and…
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ADHD and friendships: How to help your child
We return again with another fabulous article in our series from Sarah Templeton of Headstuff ADHD Therapy. This time taking about ADHD and friendships with some practical advice and her experiences. Don’t forget to check out the other ADHD resources on the site too. Having nearly 6 decades of experience of my own ADHD now…
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10 awesome ways to incorporate sensory play into the playroom
We all know that play is extremely important for children. In addition to being fun, playing helps children to learn to socialise and communicate, and to develop an understanding of the world around them. But when children have complex needs, we know that they often don’t get the same opportunities to play as other children.…
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Tips for potty training special needs children and starting nursery: From a mum who knows
One of the big milestones in a young child’s life is commencing nursery classes; you have the initial visit to the setting, the child has a nursery visit and then there is a home visit where the staff have a chance to ask questions about your child. There are questions about whether they can dress…
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ADHD medication guide: To medicate or not to medicate that is the question
This is another guest article from Sarah Templeton, who has ADHD herself, and is also the owner of the Headstuff ADHD Therapy coaching and counselling organisation. This is not medical advice, and any decisions regarding medication should be taken with a medical professional. The information here is based on her experience as a coach, counsellor,…
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Preparing for Christmas with your autistic children
I love this time of year, the build up to Christmas. Mid November and the shops aren’t too busy (yet) and there’s a chance that I’ll be able to get the presents that I need to, before the panic-buying sets in. We always make sure we visit John Lewis too, not so much for the…