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So today I’ve compiled 7 tips that will help you survive the lack of routine during the holidays with autistic kids so that you can all enjoy the holidays a little bit more! Before I dive in to the tips to survive the lack of routine during the holidays with autistic kids, I want you to know this: Your autistic child isn’t trying to ruin your holiday. , it’s basically making sure that your child’s sensory needs are being met regularly with a “diet” of sensory activities. Use cell phone photos of things like Grandma’s house, Christmas decorations, or food on a holiday table and use them to show your child what to expect.

The way you think and feel and speak about autistics today is how others will think and feel and speak about your autistic child in the future. We want a world where all autistics (including your child) are understood, accepted, listened to, respected, accommodated for… And you (and parents like you) can ally with the autistic community to make the world better for all autistics (including your autistic child). Autism Journey Collective is a membership program where parents of autistic children can get the guidance, support, coaching, and training they need to become better parents, advocates, and autism allies.

And unfortunately, it’s the most popular way to use First/Then Charts with Autistic Kids. So if you’re going to use them with your autistic child, it’s vital that you remember the three rules I’m about to share with you and check back in with them often just to make sure you aren’t falling back into a compliance/reward situation. And if your autistic child is refusing to do an activity, your job as the parent isn’t to use rewards to get them to comply with the activity. See, it’s my job to help parents of autistic children just like you feel empowered and ready to parent and advocate for your autistic child with the autistic guidance and support that you need.

’s best parent advocate is to accept your child’s diagnosis fully. But the key to being the best parent advocate you can is discovering the ways that your autistic child learns best. We want to help you become the best parent and advocate you can be because we know what a massive difference that will make for your autistic child. but I’m not sure where to start…” Autism Journey Collective is a membership experience for parents of autistic children where you get the training, resources, support and guidance that you need from autistic adult mentors.