Sensory Kidz Universe

 How to Talk to Your Child About Autism – Using Books as Your Superpower (From one sensory parent to another) So… you’re sitting there with a thousand tabs open, wondering: “How the hell do I even start this conversation?” Autism. Diagnosis. Self-understanding. All the big brain stuff. Let me just say this: you don’t have to have the perfect words. You don’t need to turn into an overnight child psychologist. What you need is a good storybook, a blanket, and probably snacks. Because the truth is… books are our superpower. And here’s why. 💬 1. Books make the big stuff feel safe Autism can feel like a scary word when you first say it aloud — even for us grown-ups. But books wrap those big topics in characters, pictures, and stories that help kids say: “Hey… that’s like me!” “That’s how I feel sometimes!” When kids see themselves in a book — flapping, spinning, hiding in a blanket cocoon — it suddenly clicks. They feel seen. They feel safe. They feel brilliant. ?...

 ADHD vs Autism: What’s the Difference? If you’ve ever sat there Googling “Is it ADHD? Autism? Both? Or am I just quirky and tired?” — welcome to the club, love. I’ve been there at 3am, snack in hand, deep diving Reddit. Spoiler: brains are messy.  I’m pretty sure I’m ADHD too — not officially diagnosed (yet!), but let’s just say the impulse buys, lost keys and half-filled planners don’t lie. Over time, I’ve realised having that label doesn’t mean there’s something “wrong” — it just means I know what tools help: planners, lists, visual schedules, timers — all the things that make my brain less chaotic and help me actually prepare for life’s curveballs. Here’s the deal in plain English: ADHD and Autism are both neurodevelopmental conditions — fancy words for your brain’s wiring came pre-installed a bit different. They can overlap, but they’re not the same. So here’s your easy, no-jargon, mum-to-mum breakdown. 🔍 What is ADHD? ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Di...

 If I could time travel back to my early meltdown days, I’d walk straight up to my exhausted, snack-bribing self and say: “Oi, here — you’re gonna need THIS.” I didn’t have it then. So I made it myself. And I’m sharing it with you because if you’re reading this, you probably need it too. what is it? It’s my Sensory Mum MEGA BUNDLE — a fancy name for 4 printables that have genuinely saved my brain more times than I can count. I made this kit because: I was sick of digging for scraps of routines on Pinterest. I needed a meltdown plan that didn’t live in my head. I wanted my kid to show me what he needed, instead of me playing “guess why we’re crying” at Tesco. And, let’s be real, I needed a good mum sticker for my water bottle to remind me I’m still hilarious even when I’m crying in the car. What’s Inside? ✅ 1. Best-Selling Talk Cards Visual cards my kid actually uses to say “I’m tired”, “I need quiet”, “I want snack NOW”. They stick on the fridge, the buggy, my b...