Holidays and family gatherings can be overwhelming for individuals with autism and special needs due to large crowds of people, eating new foods away from the comfort of home, and an abundance of other stimuli in an unfamiliar environment.
Gina Gibson, OTR/L, Fraser Sensory Inclusion Specialist, is here to offer tips on how to make the holidays and cultural gatherings more inclusive to children and family members with sensory needs. With the COVID-19 pandemic still present, Gina also provides extra advice on making virtual family gatherings more accommodating and as well as tips for when large in-person gatherings can resume. Whether it's finding a sensory-friendly Halloween costume or easing your family member into trying new foods, you'll be sure to learn a thing or two about how to create an inclusive holiday environment in this episode of FraserCast
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Our sponsor for this episode is U.S. Bank, who is also our presenting sponsor for this year's Fraser Annual Benefit. Join us for a magical night on Saturday, October 24 for a virtual benefit helping families and individuals with autism, special needs, and mental health challenges. Learn more at www.fraser.org/benefit. Thanks for supporting the podcast!
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