Communicating with Extended Family

As the holidays quickly approach, it often means that there will be more time spent with extended family. Having a child with ASD can be difficult during the holidays. We find that often that holidays can be:

- Disappointing (different from anticipated)

- A time to be judged (often observed by those around)

- Isolated/hard to go to events

- High feelings of incompetence

- Anxiety (for either parents or children - or both)

RDI Connect published a wonderful article with 4 tips of advice to help ease these feelings:

1. Thank your supporters

2. Remember that advice comes from a place of love

3. Make your requests for help specific and realistic

4. Remember that you don't need to justify your choices

To read the entire article by Annie Denning Hille and Vicki Parnell, click here