Re: In anticipation for the holidays (for an Aspie!)

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Because my son has always had such problems with any change in his schedule, especially holidays, we have them very low key in our house.  We do put up a tree and have some Christmas decorations outside.  will never sit in the living room where the tree is.  For Christmas even dinner we have a nice family dinner, but nothing extra ordinary.  After dinner we open gifts, but prefers to stay in his room.  On Christmas morning, he completely ignores the fact that it is Christmas, and he will walk completely past the tree and all of the presents underneath it and he will go down to the family room and spend the day watching tv.  He cannot bring himself to join us, and he has NEVER opened a Christmas gift. We can have fun ourselves opening gifts and eating dinner, but we do not force to be included our he will have a huge meltdown.  Our holidays are quiet and peaceful because we have adapted to a low key day in order meet 's needs.  

Lindsey sen

http://5kidswdisabilities.wordpress.com 

On Fri, Dec 11, 2009 at 1:23 PM, O'Brien <nicole.obrien@...> wrote:

The Christmas season is a time of joy and peace; celebrating with loved ones; when a feeling of hope renews the spirit. At least thats what its meant to be like however the reality for those of us blessed with a child with Aspergers Syndrome is often very different!