A Parent’s Guide to an Autism-Friendly Halloween
Halloween is an exciting time of year filled with fun activities, exciting costumes, and lots of candy that many children and their families look forward to every year. However, for children with autism, Halloween can come with potential challenges. Loud and creepy noises, scary decorations, lots of strangers, and uncomfortable costumes, are just a few […]
Easter basket ideas for kids with autism from The Autism Oasis
Easter is quickly approaching and for families who celebrate, parents are likely trying to determine what to put into their child’s basket. Children with autism may not like the chocolate candies and Easter goodies traditionally placed in Easter baskets. Autism Oasis has put together a list of their recommended basket items, all available from Amazon. […]
Helping Your Child with Autism Enjoy Spring Break
Temperatures are warming up and spring is on its way. That means spring break from school and daycare is right around the corner. While parents are excited to spend time and travel with their families, spring break can be a challenging time for parents of children with autism. From mitigating meltdowns due to schedule changes […]
7 Simple Holiday Wellness Tips and Quotes to Lower Your Stress from Living Marvelously
Article excerpt from Living Marvelously Be sure to take care of yourself to be mentally, physically, and spiritually healthy in this season, known for the stress. 7 Holiday Wellness Tips Tip #1: Prepare a budget and stick to it. Whatever you decide is the number for how much you will spend this year, stick to […]
Sensory-Friendly New Year’s Eve Celebration Tips
New Year’s Eve is a special time to celebrate with friends and family. It is a time to reflect upon the past year and plan for the year ahead. However, for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), New Year’s Eve can potentially be overwhelming and overstimulating. Children with autism often struggle with sensory sensitivities. Things […]
Tips for flying with a child on the autism spectrum from The Points Guy
Article excerpt from The Points Guy When you are traveling with a child with autism, it is imperative to prepare them for the travel you will be doing. The idea of being away from home and in a new place can be incredibly scary to some children with autism. After all, they are being taken […]
Celebrating Hanukkah With Your Child On The Autism Spectrum
Article excerpt from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia The holiday season may be a challenge for all of us. Parents are stressed with expectations of providing gifts for all, children are expected to be well-behaved in new places, and everyone is out of sorts because of the change in the household routine. The mass media expects […]
7 tips for a meltdown-free Christmas morning from Beaming Health
Article excerpt from Beaming Health If you want to make sure your autistic child has an awesome Christmas, without the overwhelm or stress, check out our best tips for a meltdown-free Christmas morning. 1. Let your child know what to expect in advance In the days and weeks before Christmas, you can use books, pictures, […]
Tips for Hosting an Inclusive Hanukkah Party from AmeriDisability
Article excerpt from AmeriDisability Some may be surprised to learn that religious entities are exempt from compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which was passed in 1990. However, as Disability Rights Advocate, the late Rabbi Lynne Landsberg once declared, “Despite the legal exemption, the ADA is a moral mandate for faith communities.” As […]
3 Ways to Help Your Child with Autism Have a Happy Hanukkah
Article excerpt from Brain Balance As fun as they are, the holidays can be a particularly stressful time for families. Nowhere is this more prevalent than with children who have special needs for attention, social anxiety, sensory processing, and more. With a holiday as long as Hanukkah — eight whole days — this can be […]
Ten Tips for an Autism-Friendly Christmas from Autism Awareness Centre
Article excerpt from Autism Awareness Centre Christmas can be a magical time filled with decorations, treats, presents, twinkling lights, and excitement. It can also be a stressful time for autistic people because of schedule changes, visitors, sensory overload and unpredictability. Here are ten tips to help make this holiday season an autism-friendly one. Maintain routines […]
16 Tips for Enjoying the Holidays With an Autistic Child from Verywell Health
Article excerpt from Verywell Health Holidays can be tough for children with autism. They may also be tough for their parents, guardians, or siblings. But the good news is that for every problem you might encounter, there are real-world solutions you can put in place to make the season bright! Sensory Issues Many people with […]