Day-To-Day Support Pack
Empowering neurodivergent children daily
Supporting hygiene
Helping your child develop healthy hygiene habits can be a gradual journey, especially when sensory sensitivities, routines, or communication challenges come into play. Here, we make personal care more approachable.
Here, we explore the differences in the extensive sensory, social, physical and emotional arena of toileting.
Has a sudden change in temperature, bright spotlights, or bubbly textures ever impacted bath time? Explore our top tips.
Teeth-brushing due to sensory sensitives, motor skill challenges and difficulty with routine-tasks. Explore top tips to support your child with the task.
In this article and video, Anne-Marie Harrison, Education Director from Ideas Afresh, shares ideas for supporting neurodivergent children with navigating puberty, hormones and hygiene.
Stepping outside with confidence
Leaving the house can feel overwhelming at times. For neurodiverse families, this can be exacerbated when the day lacks structure or predictability. In this section, learn how to navigate these tasks with confidence.
Challenges with motor skills, sensory sensitivities, or following steps can make this a difficult task. Learn practical tips, and strategies.
It is important to set clear expectations, and offer consistent support. We share top tips to help your child transition out the home environment.
Managing mealtimes
Mealtimes can be a source of connection, but for many families, they can also bring challenges. Sensory sensitivities, food preferences, routines, and anxiety around eating can all affect how mealtimes unfold.
Mealtimes, expectations, food preferences, sensory experiences, all look unique in every home. Here, we explore how you can support your child at the dinner table.
In this podcast episode, we explore what fussy or selective eating is, why it’s common in SEN children, and how sensory experiences can influence food choices.
Choice board
Helping your child feel confident and in control during mealtimes can make all the difference. Our downloadable Food Choice Board is designed to do just that, by offering a simple, visual way for children to make food choices that suit their preferences and sensory needs.
Successful sleep
Bedtimes can be a chance for connection, but for many families, they also come with challenges. Sensory sensitivities, sleep preferences, routines, and anxiety around winding down can all influence how bedtime unfolds.
Quality sleep is essential for learning, attention, emotional regulation, and overall well-being. Here, we explore ways to support children with sleep challenges.
Many neurodivergent children find bedtime challenging, so small changes can make a big difference.
Building your family's routine
Now that you're equipped with knowledge and advice, it's time to build a routine that works for you and your family. Using our routine calendar, create a structure that ensures stability in day-to-day life.
In the supporting article, we highlight further strategies and advice for supporting your child’s morning and evening routine.
Daily routine calendar
Our daily routine calendar is designed to encourage and establish supportive routines.
Explore more of our resources
Closely collaborating with SEN professionals who share their experience and expertise to our knowledge hub, we’ve built an extensive library of SEN resources offering a range of advice and support.