If you’re parenting a child with sensory needs, you’ll probably know that the smallest things can sometimes make the biggest difference. A scratchy seam, tight waistband, noisy classroom or difficult morning dressing routine can turn an ordinary day into something...
Periods introduce changes in routine, unfamiliar sensations and new products worn against the skin. For someone with sensory sensitivities, the texture of a sanitary pad, adhesive wings rubbing against the skin, worries about the product moving or discomfort with an...
Some days, getting dressed can feel like climbing a mountain in flip-flops. You pull out a perfectly soft-looking jumper, and your child reacts as if it's made of nettles. You're not imagining it – and you're not alone. Many children,...
When your child has sensory needs, school can sometimes feel like a world designed for everyone except them. The noise, movement, expectations and unpredictability can quickly become overwhelming. As parents, we often find ourselves trying to bridge the gap between...
For many families, shopping for school uniform is a simple tick-box exercise at a local supermarket or uniform store. But if your child has sensory processing differences, autism, ADHD, dyspraxia or sensory sensitivities, finding comfortable clothing that fits the school...
One minute your child is happily playing. The next, they're refusing to get dressed because their socks "feel wrong", covering their ears, or having a full meltdown over something that seems incredibly small. As a parent or carer, it can...
