https://www.scmp.com/rss/503122/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com My autistic son loves to sing It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year. It’s ironic because for him, and for many families like ours, the winter holidays are more like anxiety marathons than a relaxing joy-filled break. But over the years, I’ve learned that trying to understand how autistic children experience holidays and being flexible with our expectations can make these long winter breaks more joyous times for everyone. Holidays unsettle autistic kids for legitimate reasons. If your child... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3042597/how-autistic-kids-can-have-great-christmas-tips-planning?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3042597/how-autistic-kids-can-have-great-christmas-tips-planning?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 18 Dec 2019 21:00:11 +0000