Welcoming a baby is one of the biggest transitions you’ll ever experience, especially when you’re trying to prepare for a tiny human you haven’t yet met. 

Every now and then, we discover a product that we really like the look of.

In a world filled with screens, noise, and constant stimulation, helping young children develop concentration skills is more important than ever.

Playing with a gym ball can provide far more than just throwing and catching

While festive performances are filled with charm - glittery stars, shepherds in tea towels, and proud families - they can also be overwhelming for children with sensory processing differences.

Transition and change can be challenging for young people, but it can be especially difficult when you are autistic.

Using scissors skilfully can take time to develop, but is then a skill for life.

At the start of this school year, the Now, Next & Then team chose the Alfie Nick Foundation to support throughout the year. We don’t normally shout about the donations we make, but this is worthy of bells and whistles!

When handwriting is not an automatic skill, a child needs to use brain power to consider how to form their letters, what size they should be, how to space and place them on the writing line.

You might be wondering what an autism assessment means and what happens. Let me explain.

For some children, movement is a required sensory input that they seek, and which is needed for their regulation for learning.

The summer holidays can feel like they’re lasting forever to a child, but all of a sudden they’re nearly over! It’s time to get ready, emotionally and practically, and so we have some quick tips to help!