| The holidays are all about being with family | | | | child along. |
| and enjoying the festivities. This can be | | | | |
| very difficult for a child with Autism. This | | | | 6. Consider opening a few presents at a time. |
| does not mean the holidays are ruined, it | | | | Opening Christmas presents is very exciting |
| just means that as a parent you will have to | | | | to a child. To a Autistic child the |
| take some precautions. Here are some tips for | | | | excitement can become overwhelming. An |
| celebrating the holidays with your Autistic | | | | autistic child often has issues with over |
| child. | | | | stimulation. By opening a few presents at a |
| | | | time the child does become to overwhelmed, |
| 1. Plan visits with family and friends for | | | | and can enjoy their gifts. |
| short time periods. If you plan short visits | | | | |
| your child is less likely to get over tired, | | | | The value of this composition is achieved if |
| or overwhelmed. Keep the visitors to a few at | | | | after reading it, your knowledge on Autism is |
| time. | | | | greatly influenced. This is how we find out |
| | | | that the meaning of Autism has really entered |
| 2. Do not force your child to participate in | | | | you! |
| activities they do not like. If you are | | | | |
| having a family dinner and your Autistic | | | | 7. If you have your child on a special diet |
| child does not want to sit at the table with | | | | make sure friends and family know this. You |
| a lot of people let them sit where they are | | | | do not want other people feeding your child |
| comfortable. | | | | things that could ruin the progress you have |
| | | | made. Some people might not agree with your |
| The title of this composition could be | | | | choices about your child's diet. Be strong |
| rightly be Autism. This is because what is | | | | and stick to your beliefs. |
| mentioned here is mostly about Autism. | | | | |
| | | | We have written a humorous anecdote on Autism |
| 3. Keep your child's schedule. If bed time is | | | | to make it's reading more enjoyable and |
| at eight in the evening, stick to it. Explain | | | | interesting to you. This way you learn there |
| to visitors that your child's needs come | | | | is a funny side to Autism too! |
| first, and they need their sleep. Taking a | | | | |
| sleepy child somewhere will be asking for | | | | 8. Remember the reason for the holidays. They |
| trouble. If there is something that requires | | | | are meant to be spent with family and loved |
| them staying up later in the evening try to | | | | ones. Enjoy the holiday with your Autistic |
| get a nap in the afternoon. This will help | | | | child. Be thankful for all you have in your |
| the child enjoy the activity later in the | | | | life. |
| day. | | | | |
| | | | We did not write too elaborate an article on |
| 4. Spread holiday activities out over a few | | | | Autism as it would be then difficult for the |
| days. This way your child does not become too | | | | common man to read it. We have written this |
| overwhelmed. There is no rule stating that | | | | article in such a way that everyone will be |
| you have to visit all the family in one day. | | | | able to read and understand it! |
| They would much rather see your child in a | | | | |
| happy mood than in the midst of a meltdown. | | | | 9. Reward your child for their good behavior |
| | | | while visiting others. This will help with |
| Even the beginner will get to learn more | | | | unwanted behaviors. The child will know they |
| about Autism after reading this article. It | | | | can earn a prize so they will work harder on |
| is written in easy language so that everyone | | | | behaving. |
| will be able to understand it. | | | | |
| | | | 10. Relax. If your child senses stress or |
| Our dreams of writing a lengthy article on | | | | anxiety from you they will become uneasy. |
| Autism has finally materialized Through this | | | | |
| article on Autism. however, only if you | | | | The holidays with an Autistic child can be a |
| acknowledge its use, will we feel gratitude | | | | wonderful time with a little extra planning. |
| for writing it! | | | | Forget about the daily problems and struggles |
| | | | you have. Remember all the good things you |
| 5. Leave your child home while Christmas | | | | have. Most of all enjoy the holidays with |
| shopping. If your Autistic child does not | | | | your Autistic child. |
| like crowds do not take them Christmas | | | | |
| shopping. Leave them home with your spouse, | | | | Learn to accept things as they are with |
| or other responsible care giver. It is hard | | | | Autism. Only through this will you learn the |
| enough to deal with the crowded stores alone. | | | | true value of Autism. |
| It could be miserable bringing an unhappy | | | | |