Children on the autism spectrum sometimes find it difficult to visit Santa Claus due to the possibility of sensory overload they could encounter. The University of Alabama Autism Spectrum ...

For parents with an autistic child, a trip to see Santa Claus at the mall can require a tremendous amount of planning and still turn into a disaster as bright lights, loud music, crowds and long ...

JOHNSTON – Christmastime can turn stressful for many families, but the season can become overwhelming for families with autistic children. For parents with an autistic child, a trip to see Santa ...

“Autism is such a tough challenge for any child ... “Bobby’s always been scared of people in uniform, and while he loved the idea of Santa bringing presents and all the festive fun, when ...

Some autistic people can get confused if they see a wrapped present. Some take the object at face value. It could be a red rectangular box with a Santa Claus print on it. However, under that red ...

Our members and their families thoroughly enjoyed the day out with the volunteers,’ programme manager Kenneth Chan says.

Students from fifth and sixth class at the Castletown NS Santa Dash in aid of Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland. PIC: Sabrina Ffrench Teegan Neville, Mila Byrne, Rebecca Mills and David Kavanagh with ...