At Little Miracles, we know that every family’s journey with a child who has a disability is unique—and sometimes challenging.
Our Advice Blogs bring you real stories, practical advice, and heartfelt insights from staff, parents and carers who have been there themselves. We hope these experiences offer some guidance as you navigate your own journey.
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If you’ve ever been asked to collect your child early because they’re “not coping,” told to keep them home on exam days, or advised they shouldn’t come in when Ofsted is visiting — you are not alone.
It might feel like the school is trying to help, but this could be an illegal exclusion.
So many of us will relate to those difficult mornings, you know the ones with meltdowns, lost shoes and a pack lunch that you buy at the corner shop on route to school but what if there were ways to help?
Now these steps are not magical answers and will not help for all children but have been tried and recommended by other families of children with additional needs and if they can help – well they have to be worth a try so good luck and let us know how you get on.
Sensory circuits is a sensory programme designed to help children/young people to achieve the right level of alertness to improve concentration and to develop the child's sensory processing abilities.
Fun is an important part of a sensory circuit - the child must want to participate, it should be physical and ideally completed before the child is required to sit still and concentrate.
It is important to do the activities in the right order to get the right outcome. If you start with something that alerts the child, progress to the organisation stage and end on a calming activity, it will be more beneficial than leaving the child with heightened senses and unable to concentrate.
Weighted blankets can help those with a poor proprioceptive sense and are “sensory seeking”. A poor proprioceptive sense can be described as a lack of body awareness and a poor sense of where your limbs are in relation to the rest of your body. A Weighted Blanket applies deep pressure which has been found to calm the body and help the user feel more in tune with their body. This in turns helps relaxation and a sense of wellbeing and can help sleep.
As parents, we all strive to provide the best possible environment for our children to grow and thrive. While physical health is often a top priority, it is equally important to prioritise their mental well-being. Nurturing a child's mental health from an early age can have a profound impact on their overall development and future success. In this blog post, we will explore ten effective strategies to enhance your child's mental health.