Christmas. For many, it’s ‘the most wonderful time of the year.’ For those on the autistic spectrum, however, Christmas time tells a different story. People on the Autistic spectrum, particularly children, may be distressed by all the new activity around them at Christmas time. The break from school and change in routine can be distressing
Month: December 2016
Christmas – an autistic child’s perspective

Christmas – an autistic child’s perspective Hmm…so Mum and Dad say Christmas is coming….and…? I know school is messed about. All the lessons are different and the other children are learning songs. I learnt them all the first day, but I don’t like all the singing – it hurts my ears. Teacher tells me that “Mum and