Autism and Keeping Christmas fun!!
Post date: Dec 1, 2015 3:21:15 PM
Preparing for Christmas: autism resources
Christmas can be a very exciting but often stressful time of the year for many autistic people; with lots of change, social interaction, expectations and demands to negotiate. The NAS have put together a brief list of useful resources that they hope may prove helpful in making this festive period as special and as stress free as possible for those you work with.
See below for a variety of resources that give guidance, advice and ideas for Christmas:
Preparing for Christmas - The National Autistic Society
This article gives advice and support for the festive period including planning, schedules, presents and travel.
Gift ideas - The National Autistic Society
Here you will find various gift ideas for Christmas
Tips for an autism-friendly Christmas - BBC
In this article, Tracy Beadle gives her top tips for Christmas including a visual timetable for the festive period
Christmas, a seasonal challenge - Gina Davis
In this blog, Gina discusses the Christmas period, shopping, presents and Christmas dinner
Autism and keeping Christmas fun - The National Autistic Society (film)
This 3 part video gives a parents perspective on Christmas and talks about decorations, lights and diet.
Watch this video by clicking the link below