“My son’s anxiety about Christmas starts in the summer, and we spend months trying to prepare him. The loss of routine completely throws him and he doesn’t understand the point of all the mayhem. We want it to be a happy time for both him and our other children but it can be really hard.”
If you’d like to learn more about dealing with autism in the workplace, Autistica will once again be speaking at a Cambridge Network event on 7 March 2018. Find out more here.
Autistica, the award-winning, national autism research charity, exists to improve the lives of everyone affected by autism through life-changing research. They’re working with leading experts to develop ways to manage anxiety, sensory problems, and challenges with social situations and uncertainty.
How can you help?
Research is finding ways to help families with autism to look forward to Christmas. This year, you can support Autistica’s crucial work by purchasing their Paperchase cards here: http://bit.ly/2yLdGFQ
Proceeds will go towards their crucial work to build long, healthy and happy lives for everyone affected. Autistica receives no government funding so their work is only possible thanks to the support of people like you.