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10 ways to help the parent of a child with autism

So, if you know someone who has a child with autism, here are 10 ways you can help:

1. Encourage your friend to seek out whatever support is on offer from social and educational services. When parents and services work together in a mutually respectful way, everyone is a winner.

2. Support your friend to advocate for her child. Medical professionals and school staff often focus on what the child can’t do.

Sensory-Friendly Gallery Tour & Art Class

Sensory Souk has partnered with Qatar Museums Gallery: Al Riwaq to bring you a Sensory-Friendly gallery tour and art class for children with special needs based around their latest exhibit: Driven by GERMAN DESIGN. 

The lights and sounds will be turned down a bit more than usual and the children will be able to roam the studio class and create (or not) their next masterpiece. 

SPD Symptoms Checklist

Many of the symptoms listed in the following categories are common to that particular age group. Where more than a few symptoms are found in a child, we recommend you talk to your doctor or check for a professional in your area experienced with treating Sensory Processing Disorder.*

What is Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)?

Sensory Processing Disorder or SPD (originally called Sensory Integration Dysfunction) is a neurological disorder in which the sensory information that the individual perceives results in abnormal responses.

Sensory processing refers to the way the nervous system receives messages from the senses and turns them into responses. For those with Sensory Processing Disorder, sensory information goes into the brain but does not get organized into appropriate responses.

Futsal for Autism

We're quite excited about this new indoor soccer class for kids with Autism! Registration is now open.  Take a look at the flyer and get in touch with Ms. Karina to learn more.

Activities & Ideas for your Spinner Fidget

With the Spinner Fidget craze these days, they said it wouldn't last, but it surely has! And with the enthusiasm for the go-to gadget for the wiggles, some pretty clever folks have come up with fun new ways to use your fidget spinner!  We came across these activities and thought we'd share:

Fidget Spinner Art from Science Sparks

Fidget Spinners in the Classroom from Erin*tegration

Design your own spinner fidget from Twinkl

Let us know what you think in the comments below.

Oh, and if you're still looking for a spinner fidget of your own, we've still got a few in stock.

Happy spinning!