Twinkling lights, festive music and mouth-watering aromas. For many, these are cherished aspects of the holiday experience.
But for children with autism, it can create sensory overload, which happens when one or more of the body’s senses are overstimulated. That can turn what might seem like a time of great joy and togetherness into a challenging environment.
“This is the time of year that there’s a lot of changes in our routine, changes in social expectations and a sense of lack of predictability,” said Brittney Rick-Betancourt, the director of Little Leaves Behavioral Services Center in Weston.
https://www.wlrn.org/health/2024-12-11/autism-holidays-children-tips-families
