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Powerchair Football: A Triumph of Inclusion and Adaptation Powerchair football is a remarkable sport that has transformed the lives of countless individuals with physical disabilities. It is a sport...
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Meltdowns: What they are and how to support an autistic child through them It can often be difficult for people who don’t know much about autism to tell meltdowns and...
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One day you might be faced with the question “but what is autism?” when talking to a child. Explaining autism to children can feel complicated since it’s...
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The bright lights, shopping crowds, parties, and Christmas dinner… not everyone is able to feel quite so wonderful at the most wonderful time of year. However, there are many ways...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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