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ABP Episode 31 | Thinking Outside the Holiday Box | Holidays with Autism Survival Series, Part 3

December 5, 2017 by JaneenAdmin

We’re in the family room today talking about the holidays and autism. Janeen and her husband Joe will be sharing stories, anecdotes and even a few tips about how to have a happy holiday season, no matter which ones you celebrate. And of course we will have a few laughs along the way. 

In this episode you will discover:

  • Our family’s experience adjusting to our “new normal.”
  • An autism dad’s perspective on surviving the holiday season.
  • How to adjust your holiday expectations to meet the reality of your new situation.
  • Why we have to be able to laugh and not take ourselves too seriously.
  • A FREE downloadable, 2-page Holidays Tips Sheet, perfect for sharing with extended family who need a better understanding of your child’s needs.

Mentioned on the podcast:

Join the conversation in our private Facebook group: Our Autism Blueprint Private Facebook Page 

Click here to hear a previous episode with Joe Herskovitz as a co-host.

Click here to hear Janeen’s interview with her daughter Rebekah about being an autism sibling.

 

Baci “in the studio” during the interview.

Co-host, Joe Herskovitz, pictured here with Baci.

 

This Week’s Giveaway:

Holiday Tips Guide

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Filed Under: podcast Tagged With: aspergers, autism, Christmas, family, Hannukah, holidays

ABP Episode 30: Thanksgiving Recipe For Success | Holidays With Autism Survival Series: Part 2

November 1, 2017 by JaneenAdmin

 

We’re in the dining room today talking about Thanksgiving and autism. Janeen will be sharing her tips on how to have a more peaceful holiday, whether you’re staying at home or off to Grandma’s house. 

In this episode you will discover:

  • How to adjust your expectations to meet reality.
  • What you need to know about your child in order to help them cope.
  • Tips for doing what’s best for your family.
  • How to deal with relatives who “don’t get it.”
  • A FREE downloadable PDF: Recipe For Success Sheet

Mentioned on the podcast:

Join the conversation in our private Facebook group: Our Autism Blueprint Private Facebook Page 

NAA Grandparent Toolkit: https://www.facebook.com/naagrandparents

Previous episode about Ben’s bedroom makeover.

 

More light reading on the subject of the holidays:

Janeen’s article on Goodtherapy: Thanksfulness In the Midst of Autism 

2 Awesome Articles from TACA (Talk About Curing Autism):

https://www.tacanow.org/blog/autism-and-the-holidays/

https://www.tacanow.org/family-resources/talk-about-the-holidays/

 

This Week’s Giveaway:

Thanksgiving Recipe For Success

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Listen To Episode 30:

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Filed Under: podcast Tagged With: autism, celebrations, family, holidays, thanksgiving

ABP Episode 29: Handling Halloween | Holidays With Autism Survival Series: Part 1

October 18, 2017 by JaneenAdmin

We’re out and about in the neighborhood today, talking about Halloween. This is the first in our Holidays With Autism Survival Series.

Holidays can be filled with change and chaos, making it difficult for kiddos on the spectrum to enjoy them. We’ll be covering some tips and things to consider when preparing your child for Halloween, as well as a free social story giveaway.

*Photo by Beth Teutschmann on Unsplash

In this episode you will discover:

  • How to help your child choose a costume, while addressing sensory needs.
  • How to best prepare them for trick-or-treating.
  • Tips for doing what’s best for YOU and how to keep your expectations realistic.
  • Alternatives to trick-or-treating.

Mentioned on the podcast:

Back-To-School Episode 25 with Ceil Shanahan

Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party at Disney World

Find some cool Halloween T-shirts HERE on Amazon.

Give some feedback for our upcoming episodes in our private Facebook group: Our Autism Blueprint Private Facebook Page 

This Week’s Giveaway:

Halloween Social Story + Tips Sheet

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Listen To Episode 29:

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Filed Under: podcast Tagged With: autism, costumes, halloween, holidays, trick-or-treat

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