Christmas with Autism: A Parent's Guide to Creating a Calm, Joyful Season with Sensory-Friendly Activities for Autistic Children

Are the holidays supposed to feel magical, yet leave you feeling stressed and worried about your autistic child instead?
Does Christmas bring more meltdowns than memories in your home? Do you wish for a calmer season filled with connection, not chaos?

Christmas with Autism is your guide to creating a holiday that works for your family. Written with compassion and practical insight, Jennifer Solen shows parents how to reduce stress, adapt traditions, and celebrate the season in ways that bring peace and joy to autistic children.

Inside, you will discover how to:

• Plan ahead with visual calendars and routines that keep the season predictable and calm
• Create sensory-friendly holiday environments that prevent overload from lights, sounds, and scents
• Adapt traditions and activities to fit your child’s needs while building new rituals that bring comfort
• Navigate family gatherings, meals, and public outings with confidence and less stress
• Choose thoughtful, sensory-friendly gifts and manage surprises without overwhelm
• Encourage gratitude, connection, and lasting meaning beyond the presents

This book is more than a holiday survival guide. It is a reminder that Christmas does not have to match anyone else’s idea of perfect. It can be a season of calm, joy, and connection that honors your child exactly as they are.

Make this Christmas the one where stress fades and connection shines. Order your copy of Christmas with Autism today and create a holiday your family will truly cherish.