Holiday Stress in Autism
byby John Testore I’m a British married man on ASD/ADHD living in Asia with my Asian wife. I constantly need to keep my mind…
Autism and Holidays
Holiday Posts about autism
Education and Black Role Models
byby Daniel Antonsson When it comes to looking back on the history of black people, it is important to give a nuanced picture of…
How not to make this Thanksgiving a #Turkeyacolypse
byThe holiday season can be a stressful time. Routines are broken and expectations are high. While for some people the homemade smell of a…
As an Autistic Adult Why the Gift of Ear Muffs made me Sob
byI immediately felt a total sense of security as the muffs cupped my ears and hugged my head. By Angie Arcuri This morning after…
“Mr. Christmas”: Anthony LaRocca’s art makes people happy
by“My autism inspires me to see beauty and gives me the will to Dream,” Anthony LaRocca By Debra Muzikar Anthony LaRocca, 29, started drawing…
5 tips for surviving the holiday season from an adult on the autism spectrum
byBy Ron Sandison Many of my greatest memories are holiday related – the Christmas of 1982 when Santa placed under our tree a stuffed…
Insights from an autistic woman on how to deal with holiday stressors
byWhether autistic or not holidays can be times of great stress. For those on the autism spectrum there are many more challenges. Below are…
How to manage sensory overload during the holidays
byBy Tina Fletcher The hallmarks of the holiday season — holiday twinkle lights, carolers, the aroma of a large home-cooked meal — can be…