66. Surviving Holiday Break With Your Autistic Child
· 29 min · Episode 66
Episode 66. Surviving Holiday Break With Your Autistic Child
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Are you parenting a child with profound autism or navigating life with a non-verbal teen who requires 24/7 care? You’ve found your people.
We’re Chris and Becky—parents to an 18-year-old son diagnosed with Level 3 autism, sometimes referred to as severe or profound autism. Each week, we share real-life stories from our journey parenting a child with high support needs, including sensory challenges, communication barriers, meltdowns, medical visits, and meaningful milestones.
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Holiday breaks can be overwhelming for families raising autistic children. In this episode of the Autism Parent Club Podcast, we share practical, real-life strategies for surviving holiday break with your autistic child—without burnout or unrealistic expectations. We talk about planning ahead, holding expectations loosely, supporting sensory needs, and keeping yourself regulated as a parent when routines disappear. If holiday meltdowns, nervous system overload, or schedule changes feel stressful in your home, this episode offers gentle guidance, validation, and tools to help your family get through the break with more calm and confidence.Subscribe, rate, and leave a review — your support helps more autism families find our community and feel less alone.
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