Autistics, PDAers, and Christmas
This article was written by Jo Richardson, a parent advocate and author from the UK. It was originally published on her blog Different Not Deficient, and it is re-posted here with her permission.
…An Autistic Christmas
This is authored by Billie Jade Fox and was originally published on her website. It is reposted here with her permission.
…Shop Autistic! Autism-Friendly Holiday Shopping Options
Still working on your holiday shopping list? If you are looking for ways to support autistic individuals this year, consider spending some holiday dollars supporting autism employment! Support businesses run by people on the spectrum or organizations that help autistic people find meaningful work.
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Autism Interview #153: Nera Birch on Auditory Processing and the Holidays
Nera Birch is a self-advocate from Cleveland, OH with a passion for speaking and writing on topics related to autism advocacy. Birch blogs at I’m Not Drunk, I’m Autistic. This week Birch shared her experiences living with auditory processing disorder and how that can impact holiday gatherings.
…Merry Christmas from Learn From Autistics
As you settle into whatever holiday routine your family might have this time of year, keep in mind ways you can continually accommodate for those around you on the spectrum. Stay in constant communication with those you know on the spectrum so that you can support them in both small and big ways. Small changes…
Holiday Shopping That Supports Autistic Small Businesses
Still working on your holiday shopping list? If you are looking for ways to support autistic individuals this year, consider spending some holiday dollars on items recommended by the autistic community or directly supporting autism employment by purchasing from an autistic-run business! Here are some ideas: 11 Businesses Owned and Run By People on the…
Autistic Christmas Readings
Merry Christmas to you and yours! I wish you the warmest, most joyful and blessed holiday season. My prayer for all readers is that you have an opportunity to experience peace and love in your homes and communities as the year comes to a close. May your sacrifices and struggles reap rewards and may you be blessed with love and acceptance.
As always, it’s best to gain insight into the autistic condition by listening to the voices of autistic people. Here are a selection of articles on Christmas that are authored by individuals on the spectrum.
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Autism Acceptance Holiday Gifts
I know there’s not a lot of shopping time left before Christmas, but below are some websites that sell autism acceptance and neurodiversity gear that could make great gifts this holiday season! Many of these gifts have sayings or slogans on them that promote autism acceptance and challenge the status quo. I’ve included some examples…
Holiday Tips for Families on the Autism Spectrum
As with many families of autistic children, our Thanksgiving holidays have changed since the birth of our son. For our family, his rigid perseverations, social anxiety, and general feeding aversions added stress to our large holiday gatherings. Each year we’ve tried to safely expose him to socialization in different settings. Some years/settings have been easier than others. This year I’m thankful for continuous social development in family gatherings. It hasn’t always been this enjoyable for us or our son…
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