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  • Five Steps to a Calmer Morning

    Published 17/06/25, by Louise Evans

    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.

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  • Sensory Circuits

    Published 17/06/25, by Louise Evans

    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. 

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  • Talking to Your Child About Their Disability

    Published 17/06/25, by Louise Evans
    Why it is important to talk to your disabled child. Children with special needs are all very different.  We know this.  But every single parent reading this surely shares similar long-term goals for their child; they want their child to
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  • Weighted Blankets

    Published 17/06/25, by Louise Evans

    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.

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  • 10 Simple Ways to Support Your Child’s Mental Health

    Published 17/06/25, by Louise Evans

    Your child’s mental well-being is just as important as their physical health. Building strong emotional foundations early on helps them thrive in school, relationships, and life. Here are 10 practical strategies to support your child’s mental health.

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