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If you have an autistic child who chews their clothes, this blog is especially for you. In it, we plan to explain autism and chewing causes and ways at preventing your child from chewing their clothing.

Why does my child chew on clothes?

Sometimes it can be difficult to think of activities to do with your children in the house that will not only keep them engaged but be fun and stimulating too. This can be particularly true if you are the parent to a child with autism. You need to factor in different things like sensory needs, fine and gross motor skills, communication and cognitive skills. In this blog, SpecialKids Company will list some indoor activities that you and your child might find fun to do together.

If you are a parent carer to a child with autism, chances are you have searched on the internet for recommended children’s books to explain autism to a child. Books sometimes have the words that we cannot find or put together and they can be incredibly helpful when you want to explain something in the best way possible. To save you time searching the internet, in this blog we aim to give you a list of the best books on autism for children.

It’s every parent’s worst nightmare that their child might be the victim of bullying. When your child is autistic, they might be more vulnerable and an easier target simply because they behave differently from their peers. Unfortunately, in 2023 parents have the additional worry of online cyberbullying as well as face-to-face. It is a minefield. 

Child-proofing your home is something that every parent considers. However, when you have a child with autism, child-proofing your home is essential. Lots of children with autism lack danger awareness, which can be absolutely petrifying. When simple things can be dangerous, or worse deadly, it is vital that you put the correct measures in place to prevent incidents from occurring.

SpecialKids.Company have put together 8 helpful ideas on how you can adapt an Easter egg hunt for your child's special needs. After all, it is a celebration and it should be enjoyed by everyone! Happy Easter!