Supporting you and your family during the festivities

A little preparation can go a long way in helping your child to feel safe, confident, and more in control of what to expect from celebrations. This section includes simple, practical strategies to support your child in the lead-up to a celebration. From setting clear expectations to creating visual schedules or practicing routines, preparation can help reduce anxiety and build a foundation for a more positive experience.

Festivities and celebrations can bring along a whole new host of sensory challenges for neurodiverse children and young people. In this section, we explore top tips for managing sensory overload, how to create sensory-friendly toolkits, and ideas for low-stimulation decorations and alternative celebration activities.

Attending events can often be overwhelming for neurodiverse children, with unfamiliar environments, loud sounds, and changes to routine all contributing to sensory and emotional overload. With the right support in place, we can help make these experiences feel safer, more predictable, and even enjoyable.

Every child experiences social situations differently. This section offers practical tools and strategies to support your child with social interaction, communication, and emotional expression during celebrations. 

After the excitement of a celebration, it's important to make space for reflection and recovery. These quiet moments will allow our child to process the memories they made, appreciate the people they shared them with, and gently ease back into routines.