Special Needs

A calm down corner or a sensory space is great for all of us but they are especially useful for kids. And even more helpful for kids with sensory difficulties. Making a calming space in your house sound relatively simple but there are a few things to consider when setting one up for your kiddo. Or even yourself!

Children need the same sensory breaks, but how are we supposed to encourage them to take them if they won’t hear our voices or let us guide them to what they need? Instead of talking to them, show them!

A sensory diet is not unlike a regular food diet. The body requires food in order to function in life. The sensory system also requires input in order to function in life...

We have such an amazing announcement to make! We have partnered with The Autism Dad to be the sponsor for Season Two of his podcast...

Have you dreamed of a way to help your classroom or your child's classroom? Well, this is why LakiKid partners with the nationwide AdoptAClassroom.org on the Inclusive Classroom Fund. The program helps both special education teachers and regular education teachers get items they need for their classrooms...

Are you one of the forgotten parents of children with autism? You know who you are. You'd probably too familiar with the forgotten feeling of everything it takes...

With Halloween quickly approaching, it's time to prepare our children for a night of fun. For some, this means staying in, away from all the festive activities. If you and your child still want to celebrate outdoor, here are some tips to help them enjoy...

We often hear people say they are sad because their child has the type of autism that no one talks about. But what about all of that autism awareness? Yes, it is amazing but it does not show the true struggles of those with severe autism nor the struggles their caregivers go through...

Did you know that autism in boys is very different than autism in girls? First of all, boys are five times more likely to be diagnosed than girls. When in 1 in 59 children are diagnosed with autism that makes it a big deal...

We all know that autism is a spectrum disorder. Today, we are going to dive deeper and focus on high functioning autism. High functioning generally refers to those who can talk, read, write and handle basic life skills, such as eating and dressing themselves. Some are even able to live independently...

Do you ever wonder what life is like for your child? Do you wonder what living with autism is like? First, I want you to remember that autism is a spectrum and no two people are alike. So how people react to the world around them is very different. We also have two general types: one is the seeker and the other is known as the avoider.

Have you ever heard of ADD or ADHD and wondered what all those letters mean? Sometimes our kids' diagnosis sounds like alphabet soup. But knowing what they mean and understanding what they are honestly make it so much easier.