It's a stressful time for most families at the moment, not least the parents of children with autism and other special needs.
Many children on the autism spectrum struggle with changes to their daily routines and have restricted diets with only limited foods they will eat.
With schools closed for many - and a completely different environment for those that are still there - the norm has changed for everyone.
That's why advice is being given to help those families coping with the changes to everyday life. James Sinclair, from Manchester, was diagnosed with autism when he was five and has his own website which follows his journey.
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