The holidays can be especially stressful for individuals with ASD and their families. Being aware of and planning for changes in routine, special diets, sensory issues, and the many challenges that our loved ones experience can take time but may make all the difference in the quality of your holiday experience! We’ve identified some great online resources with helpful hints for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukah, and the approaching holiday season!
8 Tips for Managing Thanksgiving with Children with Autism
http://www.healthcentral.com/autism/c/1443/157222/thanksgiving-autism/
Making the Most of the Holidays for Your Family and Your Son/Daughter on the Autism Spectrum
https://www.iidc.indiana.edu/pages/making-the-most-of-the-holidays-for-your-family-and-your-son-daughter
Tips for Reducing Holiday Stress for Families of Children with Autism
https://www.autismspeaks.org/docs/holidaytips.pdf
How to Prepare your Child with Special Needs for Chanukah
Celebrating Christmas with Your Child with ASD
https://www.carautismroadmap.org/celebrating-christmas-with-your-child-with-asd/
Christmas Social Stories – Visiting Family, Visiting Santa, Getting Presents
http://positivelyautism.weebly.com/freebies-community—christmas.html
Thanks to Autism Society of Central Virginia for this.
Autism Society Central Virginia
804-257-0192
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www.ascv.org