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Tips for the holidays:
- Preparation is crucial for many individuals.
- Decorations around the house may be disruptive and overstimulating for some; if a person with autism has difficulty with change, you may want to gradually decorate your house.
- If a person with autism begins to obsess about a particular gift or item, it may be helpful to be specific and direct about the number of times they can mention the gift.
- Teach them how to leave a situation and/or how to access support when an event becomes overwhelming.
- If you are traveling for the holidays, make sure you have their favorite foods, books, or toys available.
- Be aware of how much noise and activity your loved one with autism can tolerate.
- In advance, prepare a photo album of the relatives and other guests who will be visiting during the holidays.
- Practice opening gifts: taking turns, waiting for others, and giving gifts. Role-play scenarios in preparation for him/her getting a gift they do not want.
- If the person with autism is on a special diet, make sure their is food available to eat.
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Books of the Month:
The books of the month are available in the SESA Library. You may search the library on the
SESA website, or you may contact our Librarian, Anne Freitag, at
afreitag@sesa.org or 907 . 334 . 1301
For easy searching on the
SESA Library site, we've added the ISBN number. Simply copy, paste, and search!
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Autism & PDD Concept Development: Toys and entertainment
By: Pam Britton Reese, Nena C. Challener.
LinguiSystems, 2001.
ISBN:
076060391X
Description: "Children with ASD and developmental disabilities can visualize the essential features and attributes of toys and entertainment items with these illustrated, step-by-step lessons."--Publisher's website.
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The Everything Parents Guide to Children with Autism: Know what to expect, find the help you need, and get through the day
By: Adelle Jameson Tilton
Description: This book includes a chapter on dealing with holidays, religious services, and vacations.
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Make Social Learning Stick!: How to guide and nurture social competence through everyday routines and activities
By: Elizabeth A. Sautter.
A series of activities parents can easily fit into everyday routines as a way to help children gain and improve social competence. Arranged around three major themes: at home, in the community, and holidays and special events.--Publisher.
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The Mister Rogers Parenting Book: Helping to understand your young child
By: Fred Rogers
ISBN: 9780762413454
Description: Discusses the concerns of contemporary parents, including mealtime behavior, television rules, making friends, divorce, and tragic events in the news.
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Raising Martians: From crash-landing to leaving home, how to help a child with Asperger's syndrome or high-functioning autism
By: Joshua Muggleton
Jessica Kingsley, 2012.
Description: Provides tips and guidance for parents of children with Asperger syndrome and high functioning autism, based on the author's personal experiences with Asperger syndrome, and covering friendships and social situations; holidays; anxiety; sensory issues; school; bullying; and related topics.
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Tasks Galore Series
Laurie Eckenrode [and others]
Tasks Galore.
Description: This series of books has photographs of set-up activities for individuals or groups. There are a lot of creative ideas and they may be helpful in keeping kids engaged over the winter break.
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