How to Make Your Family Holidays Stress-Free (Almost) by Carole Richards Parents are busy with work, homework, and children’s activities on a daily basis. Now, add to these activities, “cram-preparations” for the holidays. Let’s look at making the magical holiday season more relaxed and more fun for everyone. Prioritize What Is Most Important Is it gifts, a fancy …
Sensory-Friendly Performance of “A Christmas Carol”
Live performances are an entrancing experience. There is an undeniable thrill to be in a performance venue, experiencing the lights and the sounds as you are taking on a priceless journey. For children and adults on the autism spectrum, attending a live performance can be an entirely different experience due to overstimulation and sensitivity. Many individuals cannot stay seated in a dark theater …
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The Senses and the Holidays — How to Prevent Overstimulation
The holiday season is such a special time of year. For most of us, thinking about the holidays conjures up thoughts of brightly colored lights, carols and music, scrumptious desserts, the smell of home-cooked meals, and festive clothing. Thanks to our senses, we can experience all the joy and magic that comes each year. Now, take a second and imagine how …
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