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  • Scrabble pieces spelling out the word Autism
    December 5, 2022 SpecialKids .Company

    What is ABA Therapy for Autism?

    Things you need to know about ABA (Applied Behaviour Analysis) therapy If you are a parent to an autistic child, you might have heard people talk about ABA therapy for autism, but do you know what it is? In this blog,...

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  • How can autism impact on functional skills?
    November 14, 2022 SpecialKids .Company

    How can autism impact on functional skills?

    There is a saying, ‘you meet one person with autism, you meet one person with autism’. Every autistic person is different. Autism can impact on a child’s functional skills, the skills needed to carry out day-to-day activities, but this can vary from child to child. 
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  • Teaching an autistic child on how to use the toilet
    November 7, 2022 SpecialKids .Company

    Teaching an autistic child to use the toilet

    Many parents of young autistic children wonder does autism affect toilet training? The truth is, it can but it doesn’t always. Let’s face it, teaching any child to use the toilet can be tricky and very much depends on your child and whether or not it is the right time for them to learn to use the toilet. Toilet training a child with autism is entirely possible and in this blog we will give you some autism and potty training tips.
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  • What foods to avoid with Autism?
    October 25, 2022 SpecialKids .Company

    What foods to avoid with Autism?

    If you are a parent to a child with autism, you most likely have a list of foods that you avoid due to your child’s sensory needs. Perhaps they don’t like foods because of the way that they smell, feel or taste. If that’s the case, then they might already have a limited diet.
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