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  • Reasons Eye Contact Can Be Hard For Children With Autism
    October 15, 2024 SpecialKids .Company

    Reasons Eye Contact Can Be Hard For Children With Autism

    In this blog explore the potential reasons eye contact can be hard for
    children with autism. Whilst not every child or person with autism struggles to make eye contact, many do not find it easy. In this blog, we will explore the potential reasons eye contact can be hard for children with autism and things that you can do to help them.
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  • Things to consider when buying clothing for children with autism
    June 15, 2024 SpecialKids .Company

    Things to consider when buying clothing for children with autism

    If you are the parent to a child with autism, you might find it challenging to buy clothing for them that they are able to wear. Children with autism and sensory issues can find certain items and textures of clothing irritating and as such, it can be difficult purchasing clothes that are suitable for them. In this blog, SpecialKids Company will provide a list of things that you should consider when buying clothes for children with autism or sensory needs.
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  • Autism Meltdown Symptoms And Coping Techniques In Adults
    April 19, 2024 SpecialKids .Company

    Autism Meltdown Symptoms And Coping Techniques In Adults

    If a person with autism becomes so overwhelmed that they cannot control their behaviour, this response is known as a meltdown. A meltdown can be presented in different ways – verbally or physically. For example, a person might shout and cry or they might lash out, kicking or biting. It’s important to recognise that an autism meltdown is not intentional bad behaviour.
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  • Are autism symptoms different in men and women?
    April 17, 2024 SpecialKids .Company

    Are autism symptoms different in men and women?

    There is a well-known saying, ‘you meet one person with autism, you meet one person with autism’. Like neurotypicals, children and adults with autism can be very different. However, a lot of autistic people share similar traits. Yesteryear, it was often thought that predominantly males were autistic, however, we now know that this isn’t necessarily the case as studies show that autistic females often ‘mask’ their autistic behaviours and traits.
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