A happier Thanksgiving for children and teens with special needs: 12 simple strategies
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Thanksgiving was always my favorite holiday growing up. Then I had a child with special needs who couldn't stand the hustle and bustle at our home because of his sensory issues. Meltdowns were inevitable, along with the occasional eye-roll from relatives who thought Max was just being a "brat" and my own disappointment—I so wanted him to enjoy Thanksgiving. It took me a while to accept that even if Max was sitting by himself in the living room, zoning out with a video, that was his idea of a good time. I needed to let go.
These are the best strategies I've learned from experience, and other parents, for making Thanksgiving—and any holiday—happier for children with special needs.