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Summer Activities for Neurodiverse Families

The festive season is over for another year, and the kids still have a few weeks left of school holidays. Summer is a chance to play, rest and enjoy a…

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Sister Sensory’s Top 10 Children’s Books

Reading to your child, no matter where they may sit on the autism spectrum disorder (ASD) scale, is an activity that can help your child’s learning and social skills. Spending…

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Christmas Decorations, Arts & Crafts

Christmas is fast approaching, so it’s time to think about what decorations and arts and crafts you can put together with your family. While Christmas is undoubtedly a fun time…

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Sister Sensory’s Top Christmas Gifts for 2021 – Part 2

Welcome to part two of our top sensory gift recommendations for 2021. During the lead-up to the holidays, we receive lots of calls asking for gift advice. We used these…

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Sister Sensory’s Top Sensory Stocking Stuffers for Christmas 2021 – Part 1

It’s our favourite time of the year here at Sister Sensory – the time we get to recommend our favourite presents for the incredible autistic and neuro-diverse people in our…

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End of School Year Anxiety

Is your child showing signs of heightened anxiety as the end of term approaches? Don’t worry; this is typical behaviour for many children. The fear of the unknown, coupled with…

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Sister Sensory Guide to Halloween

Halloween can be a little challenging for those individuals on the spectrum, with or without a global pandemic. Whether you choose to stay at home for a spooky evening of fun…

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Sensory Processing Disorder: How to Tell if my Child has it

Sensory processing disorder (SPD) has a longstanding association with autism, and its physical manifestations lead a parent to get a diagnosis. For years SPD was considered a symptom of autism,…

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Fidgeting Strategies

Sister Sensory is passionate about providing an exceptional range of sensory fidget toys for neurodiverse children. We thought it might be helpful to give a list of strategies to help…

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Fun Balance Games That Will Help your Child’s Sensory Needs

Balance is the ability to hold your body upright and steady without falling. Many of us take this skill for granted, but it is a significant component of child development,…

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Sensory Fidget Toys: Why Do They Help Kids with Anxiety & ADHD?

If you have recently walked through a shopping centre, you’ve likely seen all different types of fidget toys on display, mainly the hugely popular ‘pop it’ toys. If your child experiences…

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How to Strengthen Your Child’s Hand-Eye Coordination

Hand-eye coordination is the relationship between what we see and how we use our hands. If your child is neuro-diverse, they may struggle with hand-eye coordination, making completing everyday tasks…

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