Visiting family Social Story
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Make sure you timetable visits
from others to your house and don’t put
too much pressure on your child to socialise. A house full can be very overwhelming.
Ask people to call you before
popping around so you can prepare your child.
Avoid big family gatherings if they are difficult, and
offer a safe quiet space if you do find
yourself at a big ‘do.
Maybe
have people visit in smaller groups over the weeks rather than all together on
the same day.
If visiting others houses ensure
your child knows where they can go to retreat,
and
take familiar items with them such as own PlayStation, iPad, sensory
bag of goodies etc. And
arrive
early as
it
will
be
quieter then
and
they
can
settle
before
others
arrive.
Give your child an idea of how long you plan on being there and try and stick to it.
Let your child join in with what
they are comfortable
with
and
opt out when they want with no fuss.
Buffets can work well when family
visit instead of family meals then there is less pressure on
everyone
involved. It removes the formal stress at
the table, and
helps with food issues as you can cater for
everyone at the buffet.... and people can eat when they want to including your child.
Don’t get stressed if your child doesn't want to socialise or is abrupt with people. Family should understand
and not take things personally, and if they don’t get it … well a little Autism
Awareness was obviously needed anyway so don’t sweat it.
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