Autism and Birthdays

Autism and Birthdays: Managing Stress and Overwhelm - Tiimo App

Birthdays can be overwhelming and exhausting for Autistic individuals. Read Josefina's thoughtful reflections on such experiences.

Anyone else hate their birthday? : r/autism - Reddit

I think the annoying part is when family and friends plan for you and pressure you into doing things you dont wanna do. When you can choose for ...

Changing the Way We Celebrate Birthdays with Autism

Learn how a family turned birthday celebrations into memorable experiences tailored to their son's autism and interests.

Autistic Birthdays…

Birthdays can be tricky things for we autistics. In broad brush generalisation terms (every autistic is different!)

AS and birthdays - Autistic adults - Home - Our Community

Gifts or cake don't somehow make me feel more valued. I think I almost feel embarrassed by any birthday attention (not sure - it is hard to ...

Reflections on the birthday ritual and autism. - The other side

In some versions of what birthday is, the problematics of ageing are performed and mediated as a group experience. Wrinkles can be commiserated, ...

5 Hidden Struggles Autistic People Experience On Birthdays - Medium

It's not always cakes and balloons for us · 1. You never know what to expect · 2. Unsure how to respond to gifts/messages · 3. Difficulty coping ...

Birthday Celebrations with Your Child with Autism: Lessons Learned

Setting: No matter where you host your celebration, make sure your child has things that are familiar and comforting. Play music he or she likes, bring toys and ...

Some Thoughts About How Autistic People Feel About Birthdays

Birthdays can be hard for young autistic kids. There are kids running all over the place, and this excitement can cause sensory overload to ...

Autism Birthday Party Ideas: Plan A Sensory-Friendly Event

Autism Birthday Party Ideas: Plan A Sensory-Friendly Event · Location, Location, Location · Set Expectations For Guests Early · Gifts at an ...

The Best Birthdays in Autism - The Life Autistic

My birthday was last week. Very little ado was made of it. Mission accomplished. Surprises aren't my thing, nor are extravaganzas.

6 tips for planning an Autism friendly birthday party - Friendship Circle

1. A theme your child likes. The theme at most autism-friendly parties is “have fun without having a meltdown.” I have never personally planned ...

Why are Birthdays so hard for autistics? - YouTube

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Sensory Friendly Birthday Party Activities for Children with Autism

For example, you could do a swimming party at the local YMCA or your local movie theatre might have a sensory friendly movie showing that you could attend. You ...

Coping with Birthday Parties: Tips for Parents of Kids on the Autism ...

Coping with Birthday Parties: Tips for Parents of Kids on the Autism Spectrum · The first simple step to take is to simply reduce the time talking about the ...

Is it normal for autistic people to be stressed about birthday parties ...

Is it normal for autistic people to be stressed about birthday parties? How do I stop having anxiety?” Yes indeed, it is normal.

It's my birthday! Plus, thinking about expectations

For autistic people, these expectations and traditions can be very overwhelming, and yet often they are pushed on us by our loved ones not ...

Attending Another Child's Birthday Party - CHOP Research Institute

A social event, such as a birthday party can be extremely difficult for a child on the autism spectrum. A young child in preschool or ...

Does He Know It's His Birthday? - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.

When your child is non-verbal and has Autism, especially early on, birthdays can be seen as missed goal dates in your mind. You're so focused on ...

The Birthday Party | National Neurodivergence Team

The film has been designed to help front-line professionals to identify the signs of autism in children. We designed it to be suitable for professionals working ...