Many children, including those with intellectual or developmental disabilities, face challenges when discovering and adapting to new sensations and routines. This reluctance can stem from various factors, including fears, discomfort, and sensory sensitivities. Understanding these elements can help caregivers support children through this process.

Developed by the EarlyBrain consortium and financed by the European Union, ‘The No Laces Club’ is a toolkit aimed at supporting parents and caregivers to understand and assist children with developmental disabilities in the process of adapting to new sensations and overcoming fears.

Summary of the Story: Alex struggles with tasks like tying shoelaces and is often teased at school. When Sasha, a new classmate, arrives with adaptive strategies (elastic shoelaces, special pencils, and dressing techniques), Alex learns new ways to cope and gains confidence. They create a club to help other children facing similar difficulties. The key learning outcomes:

• Encouraging self-advocacy and self-confidence.
• Introducing adaptive tools to assist with fine motor challenges.
• Promoting peer support and inclusion.
• Demonstrating different learning styles and strategies.

This Toolkit includes:

• The storybook ‘The No Laces Club’.
• Concepts: Theoretical explanations associated with the story (Available soon).
• Materials: Guidance for practical approach to supporting children with developmental disorders in the context of story (Available soon).

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