Thanksgiving Tips for Special-Needs Families
Help for making it through Turkey Day with a child with special needs.
Ten Reasons to Give Thanks for Your Child With Special Needs
As if you need a reason! But on those days when there doesn't seem much to be thankful for, or others are suggesting that your child must be just a burden, check this list for a smile and a little inspiration.
As if you need a reason! But on those days when there doesn't seem much to be thankful for, or others are suggesting that your child must be just a burden, check this list for a smile and a little inspiration.
Dressing for Thanksgiving
If your child refuses to dress up for holidays like Thanksgiving, you can still bring a festive touch to even the most basic dressed-down outfit.
If your child refuses to dress up for holidays like Thanksgiving, you can still bring a festive touch to even the most basic dressed-down outfit.
Start a Thanksgiving Tradition With Your Child
If your child has problems with eating or socializing or speaking up or sitting still, it may seem hard to fit him or her into the traditional family Thanksgiving picture. Make your own traditions instead, with activities that draw on your child's unique strengths and sensibilities.
If your child has problems with eating or socializing or speaking up or sitting still, it may seem hard to fit him or her into the traditional family Thanksgiving picture. Make your own traditions instead, with activities that draw on your child's unique strengths and sensibilities.
Warning Labels
Does your child need to avoid certain foods, shrink from certain sensory experiences, or otherwise require people to know what not to do to him or her? Print out one of these warning labels, tape or pin it on your child's shirt, and put everyone on alert.
Does your child need to avoid certain foods, shrink from certain sensory experiences, or otherwise require people to know what not to do to him or her? Print out one of these warning labels, tape or pin it on your child's shirt, and put everyone on alert.