Play is important for all children of all abilities. Through play, children learn about the world and themselves while experiencing joy. Toys are the tools of play. They can help
Tag: Christmas
Holiday Tips From An Autism Parent
While sometimes the mixture of autism and the holidays can produce stale fruit bread (instead of spiced eggnog), it doesn’t make the holiday season any less special. Christmas, for our family, is honestly one of the best times for the year, but it doesn’t come easy. It requires planning, a positive attitude and the willingness to be flexible.
Sensory Friendly Holiday events
Holidays can be stressful and overwhelming for Special Needs families, individuals with different sensory processing abilities can become easily overstimulated given larger crowds, lights, music, and the temptation of toys. Retail and organizations across our state are becoming increasingly aware of the struggles facing families, as a result more Sensory Friendly activities and events are available.
7 Tips for a Happy Holiday Season with your Loved One Affected by Autism
Holiday:  A holiday is a day set aside by custom or by law on which normal activities, especially business or work, are suspended or reduced.  Wikipedia  While many of us look