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Looking Forward to the Holiday Season?
The holiday season just ahead can be quite a challenge for those with disabilities. The resources below may give you important food for thought (sorry about the pun), as well as the tools of preparation.
Sensory Processing Issues Explained
(Available in Spanish: Los problemas de procesamiento sensorial explicados)
This series from the Child Mind Institute delves into the many aspects of sensory processing issues in children, and can come in handy as we approach the chaotic holidays and social gatherings. The series includes such articles as Treating Sensory Processing Issues; How Sensory Processing Issues Affect Kids in School; Sensory-Friendly Party Ideas; and Tips for Going Places With Sensory-Challenged Kids. All are available in English and Spanish.
https://childmind.org/article/sensory-processing-issues-explained/
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Food Allergies in Children
(Similar info in Spanish: Alergias a los alimentos en niños)
Holiday and everyday feasting can be very tricky if your child has a food intolerance or allergy. This article from Johns Hopkins Medicine describes the most common types of such allergies, how to find out if and what types of allergies your child has, symptoms, and treatment, including tips for dining out with food allergies.
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/food-allergies-in-children
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Navigating Food Allergies During the Holidays
Food allergies don’t have to dampen the spirit of the holidays. See tips for celebrating with allergy-free foods, so everyone has a place at the table.
https://www.childrens.com/health-wellness/food-allergies-holidays
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