Autism and Holidays

Autism and Holidays

Inside: As the holiday season approaches, for those of us with autistic children, we may go into hibernation mode. Or we may not. It really all depends. Whatever the case may be, here are some tips from a certified Occupational Therapist for helping autistic children during the holidays.  The holidays are swiftly approaching and for most of us, this is the most wonderful time of the year. For me, growing up, I always loved this time of the year. As a mom, I usually love this time of the year. I say usually because for Sweet B, this time of the year can be a nightmare. For example, if you have to go anywhere- traveling can be downright disastrous. And if you are traveling, do check…

Autism Friendly Halloween

Halloween- one day of the year that it’s acceptable to dress in costume and go out in public. And, if you were like me as a kid, to sneak your treat bag (or pillow case full of candy) into your room and over-indulge in sweets. My parents didn’t let me have a lot of candy on a normal basis, so Halloween was definitely a treat for me. I would regret it later though because it was quite the shock to my poor system. But, Halloween isn’t always fun and games for everyone. For children with autism and related disabilities, Halloween can be downright miserable. So how can you have an autism friendly Halloween? Well, here’s some advice from myself and other moms of children with…