17 Tips to Navigate a Holiday Season Disrupted by Covid-19
byBy Kris McElroy The holiday season is one of my favorite times of the year while also being one of the most difficult for…
autism and holidays
“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…
Tips for an Autism-Friendly Holiday Season
byBy Anjanee While the holiday period can be an exciting and exhilarating time for many, for those with autism it can be a slightly…
10-year old #autistic girl’s rendition of Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah goes viral
byAn Irish girl on the autism spectrum has given the world a gift with her version of Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah. Kayleigh Rodgers, a 10-year-old,…
My broken heart: the story of the bare-handed man #autism
by“As he was telling me how cold and hungry he was, I watched as he was unable to control his hands. It was like…