Tag: holiday

Tag: holiday

Insights on How to Create a Happy Thanksgiving
November 21, 2023 Hello world, Strategies stacey

People tell us that the holidays are supposed to be a time of rest and rejuvenation, but for many families within the disability community it’s a time of anxiety, stress, overload, and sensory challenges. This anxiety can be triggered by: Even though you might be spending time in new and different environments this week, each

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Strategies to Avoid Sensory Overload During the Holidays
December 19, 2022 Hello world stacey

Well, here we are. The crazy time of the holiday season is upon us! Are you ready?? I know I’m not 😮 Sensory overload during the holidays can occur quickly, and sometimes silently. When my son was little and we’d have a house full of people, I could often find him hunkered down in his bedroom

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Gifting Shouldn’t Be This Hard (and with a little help, it’s not)
December 21, 2021 Hello world stacey

It’s tough enough to find holiday gifts for kids who are into everything, but for kids with autism who have a tendency to have more than narrow interests, holiday shopping can be as stressful as trying to keep track of whether your school is face to face or eLearning! You search and search to find

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