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Tips to make bonfire night a positive experience for autistic and disabled children

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Tips to make bonfire night a positive experience for autistic and disabled children

November 4, 2021

Bonfire night can cause anxiety and distress for many children including those with sensory issues or a disability. The dazzling firework displays can be exciting, but due to their unpredictable...

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What is stimming? Stimming in autistic children

October 13, 2021

Many autistic children stim. But what is stimming? Stimming is a ‘self-stimulating’ behaviour, this means behaviour which feels good or helps us regulate our emotions. Stimming is usually a repetitive...

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How to explain autism to others

September 29, 2021

Get our FREE autism assessment referral guide  If you have an autistic child, you may find that friends and family want to know more about autism. Or maybe you’d like...

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How to use visual timetables for autistic children

August 25, 2021

Visual timetables can help autistic children better understand what is about to happen and reduce anxiety around change of routine. They can be used to explain any routine or activity...

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Using Social Stories: Helping autistic children understand social cues

August 12, 2021

Social Stories are a great tool to help young people better understand and interact within the world around them by providing a unique story which explains the scenario. Some autistic...

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Simple calming strategies for disabled children

June 30, 2021

Calming strategies are an important tool for any parent. Emotional regulation can be hard, so our Occupational Therapist, Manny, has put together five simple strategies for soothing disabled children. Listen...

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What is autism? Signs and assessments explained

June 23, 2021

If your child has been referred for an autism assessment, or you know someone who has, you may find yourself asking “what is autism?” There are lots of myths and...

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Setting a routine for disabled children – and how to support your child when your routine changes

March 29, 2021

Routine changes can be difficult for children and young people with learning disabilities or autism. Often they need a clear routine to allow them to understand situations and to structure...

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Why is sensory processing vital for disabled children?

February 10, 2021

During the Covid-19 pandemic we’re providing vital packs to help disabled children and their families access sensory processing activities at home. Donate or apply here. At Caudwell Children we also...

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Three simple Pancake Day recipes to cook with your child

February 9, 2021

To mark the tradition known as Pancake Day, why not get your disabled child involved in making these three straightforward recipes? They’re a great way to explore the touch, smell...

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