For children, a visit with Santa is usually a highlight of the Christmas season. But for some children on the autism spectrum, meeting Jolly Old Saint Nick can be a distressing experience. “Lots of kids on the spectrum are easily overwhelmed,” said Tammy Gilmour, president of Autism Okanagan.
With sensory issues in mind, Autism Okanagan put on a two-day special Santa event to meet the needs of those on the spectrum.
https://globalnews.ca/news/10909492/special-santa-event-okanagan-children-autism/
