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Clothing for special needs

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Where to find SEN school uniforms and autism friendly shoes, laces for dyspraxic children and clothing for sensory difficulties.

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Dysgraphia support in school

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Children with dysgraphia have trouble with writing or copying and may have an unusual or awkward pencil grip.

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Sensory Processing Difficulties

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A child with SPD may have reactions which can be hard to understand and seen as bad behaviour; how parents and schools can help.

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Tourette syndrome

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Tourette syndrome is a recognised medical condition, which is often inherited, but the cause is not yet understood.

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Dyspraxia

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Is your child’s room a nightmare? Always buying plasters? Your child may have a learning difficulty called dyspraxia. Read more.

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SEN professionals

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A number of key personnel can advise, assess, treat your child and give them the best possible chances to realise their potential.