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Bonfire night with an autistic child is a tricky one and we’ve haven’t found the right solution yet. In the past, Little Bear has managed to enjoy a display with ear defenders but for Big Bear it’s all a bit too much. For the last couple of years we’ve visited the garden display at our local pub. It can get …
School holidays can get a bit overwhelming, particularly if you’ve got more than a week to cover, but I’m going to show you how to make an epic plan so you’ll never be wondering what to do. Like most of these things, preparation is key. I’m a big fan of stationery and list-making but you could easily do this on …
Are you worried about half term? Does the thought of a week without a routine in place send you into a spin? Are you wondering how on earth you will entertain the kids for an entire week? Fear not. If you’re looking for autism-friendly days out in West Yorkshire during October half term 2019 that your children will enjoy, I’ve …
Celebrating Halloween with an autistic child is a bit of a trial and error situation. Some children are happy to go trick or treating, for others it’s the hardest thing in the world. Some children are really keen to dress up and answer the door to strangers. Others are petrified at the thought. For the last few years, we’ve …
Can you hear the sleigh bells ringing yet? This week we’re talking all about Santa’s grottos. Meeting Santa might be the highlight of Christmas for many kids, but for children with special educational needs the bright lights, music and crowds can be really stressful. Thankfully, more and more venues now realise they must make adaptations to attract families with additional needs. …
Do you feel overwhelmed by the summer holidays? Do you want a day out with the kids but need some inspiration? Me too. Filling six weeks can seem a bit overwhelming but you’ve come to the right place. I’ve put together a summer guide for days out in the UK which are suitable for families of children with …
We’ve never tried a city break as a family before. Funnily enough, the thought of trying to keep two young children who have no awareness of danger, and aren’t keen on walking too far, alive in a bustling environment where they can’t run around has never really appealed to me. It’s the main reason we rarely venture into the …
It’s that time of year again when the usual school routine is thrown out of the window and we’re tearing our hair out wondering how on earth to entertain the kids for an entire week. But fear not. If you’re looking for autism-friendly days out in West Yorkshire during May half term that your children will enjoy, I’ve got it covered. …
“Look mummy! There’s the Fat Controller!” shouted an over-excited Big Bear running off into Thomas Land. I ran after him. “Nope, that’s just a daddy in a black t shirt with his family,” I replied as I tried to steer him away before the man heard. Visit Thomas Land with autism and you’re in for a magical family adventure (apart …
I can’t remember when the Thomas obsession first started, it was so long ago, but it’s probably been at least three years. We’ve got the trains and the pjs, know all the episodes, seen all the films, visited Thomas Land twice, been on a Thomas-themed day out at the local railway… You get the picture. I didn’t think …