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Tips to Reduce Holiday Stress for Learners with Autism

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The holidays are fast approaching and we’re starting to plan for the upcoming busy season. Parties and gatherings with a lot of people can be stressful and overwhelming for many of our learners. Here, we dive into ways we can help decrease stress throughout the holiday season. The first thing we discuss is how to use a visual schedule. The unpredictable nature of the holidays can really throw off a child’s routine. A schedule provides structure and having it in visual form keeps things front and center.
It also helps if you have time to practice skills or visit locations ahead of time. For example, if holiday plans involve taking a lot of pictures, have a photo shoot beforehand to minimize overwhelm and confusion. We also share tips on how to say no to invitations, designating a safe space for kids to take a break, and how to handle transitions smoothly.
What’s Inside:

  • How a visual schedule can reduce holiday overwhelm.
  • How to use priming to practice skills ahead of time.
  • How to handle transitions smoothly.

Mentioned In This Episode:
HowToABA.com/join
How to ABA on YouTube
Find us on Facebook
Follow us on Instagram
Ideas for Successful Transitions

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The holidays are fast approaching and we’re starting to plan for the upcoming busy season. Parties and gatherings with a lot of people can be stressful and overwhelming for many of our learners. Here, we dive into ways we can help decrease stress throughout the holiday season. The first thing we discuss is how to use a visual schedule. The unpredictable nature of the holidays can really throw off a child’s routine. A schedule provides structure and having it in visual form keeps things front and center.
It also helps if you have time to practice skills or visit locations ahead of time. For example, if holiday plans involve taking a lot of pictures, have a photo shoot beforehand to minimize overwhelm and confusion. We also share tips on how to say no to invitations, designating a safe space for kids to take a break, and how to handle transitions smoothly.
What’s Inside:

  • How a visual schedule can reduce holiday overwhelm.
  • How to use priming to practice skills ahead of time.
  • How to handle transitions smoothly.

Mentioned In This Episode:
HowToABA.com/join
How to ABA on YouTube
Find us on Facebook
Follow us on Instagram
Ideas for Successful Transitions

  continue reading

166 episodes

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