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8 Ways to Prepare Your Autistic Child for the Holidays – FREE WEBINAR with Kate Swenson

December 11 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Free

Join Action Behavior Center for a Webinar with Kate Swenson, author of Forever Boy

8 Ways to Prepare Your Autistic Child for the Holidays

December 11, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. CST

The holiday season can bring unique challenges to families of children with autism. While many look forward to festive gatherings and routines, these times can add stress and complexity to daily life for autism families. Join us on December 11 for a heartfelt and practical webinar with Kate Swenson, autism mom and founder of Finding Cooper’s Voice, and Mercedes Wood, Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) at Action Behavior Centers. Together, they will share invaluable insights on ways families can make the holidays twinkle a little more.

This event is FREE but you must register: 8 Ways to Prepare Your Autistic Child for the Holidays

During this no-cost webinar, you can learn more about:

checkmark Setting realistic expectations for family traditions and adapting holiday activities for your child’s comfort.
checkmark Communicating with family members about your child’s needs and any accommodations, like quiet spaces, food preferences, or limiting physical interactions like hugs.
checkmark Using visual aids and stories that outline what to expect before an event to reduce feelings of anxiety.
checkmark How to balance holiday experiences for siblings and find ways to give them enjoyable memories alongside their autistic sibling.

This is a no-cost event, but space is limited, so reserve your spot today!