If you're like many autistic folk, you probably have a few sensory response differences - or maybe more than a few. During the holidays, you may find that these are becoming more problematic. Sensory challenges that you used to be able to power through may be more pronounced during COVID. Stress [More...]
Student Gifts For Their Parents: Make Someone Happy!
If you work with very young children, you are probably planning to have your students make Christmas or Hanukkah presents for their parents. The younger they are, the less able they are to initiate making or buying gifts themselves, so I'm glad you help them with this holiday tradition. Your help [More...]
Find a Hideout: Reduce Sensory Overload
You've probably all had the experience of your child having a full-blown melt-down, usually at the worst possible time. Nobody likes it, least of all your child. It can be terrifying to feel out of control. The holidays are usually rich with new experiences, high expectations, tons of social [More...]
HOLIDAY TIPS FOR PARENTS
The holidays can be a crazy, hectic time of year for any family, but it seems magnified when you have kids on the spectrum, with special needs and challenges. How can you do that tightrope dance of making the season bright and memorable for everyone else, without sacrificing the peace and comfort of [More...]