We're heading into a time of year that's often a minefield of family get-togethers and stress-filled celebrations. Right now, while you have a little breathing room, start thinking about how you're going to move your child successfully through the holiday season. It may involve figuring out what activities your child or your family can skip. It may involve plotting exit plans for endless evenings. It may involve purchasing attractive playthings in advance of Christmas so your child will have something to do at otherwise boring events. You've likely survived enough of these in years past to know how it will go. Thinking things through now, before your head is full of gift lists and carols and headaches and horror stories, may give you a shot at a little peace on earth. See "Special-Needs Kids and Special Occasions" for ideas on how to do that.
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