How to Have a Meltdown-Free Thanksgiving: Tips for Parents of Kids on the Spectrum
"My son with HFA does not do well with guests (and rarely seen family members) showing up at our house on Thanksgiving. Any helpful suggestions regarding how to make things run more smoothly this year?" I'm glad you're thinking ahead. Prevention , prevention , prevention is key. If you have to intervene , it's often too late to circumvent behavioral issues. Many parents of children with Aspergers and High-Functioning Autism (HFA) experience difficulties, both with handling the sensory overload that comes with Thanksgiving events, and with understanding the deeper meanings of this special day. The challenges of kids with an autism spectrum disorder - and the behaviors that result - can be mysterious for those who have had little experience with them (e.g., other family members). Most of these behaviors arise from differences in the ways that these kids experience, understand and interact with the world. Most Aspergers and HFA children find it hard to und