Tag: holidays
Let’s face it, the holidays can get pretty crazy. You eat things that you normally don’t eat and see people that you don’t regularly see. You’re in a new environment surrounded by things that you aren’t familiar with. Add in a child on the autism spectrum and you’re looking at a potentially very bumpy road. Here some tips to help you survive those large family gatherings that occur around the holidays.
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We may do different things to celebrate the multitude of holidays in December with our families, but we all tend have one thing in common — typically we have to travel some amount of distance to get to them! Any amount of travel can be challenging, but if you have a child with autism it can be even more daunting. Whether you are traveling by plane, train, or automobile, here are some tips to make your trip go a little smoother!
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The holidays are upon us – EEEK! Digging through my files the other day, I came upon a fantastic letter written as if the child with autism is writing it personally to help you and your family prepare.
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