Advent Calendar #24 : A Merry Autistic Christmas !

Advent Calendar #24 : A Merry Autistic Christmas !

If you celebrate Christmas or any holidays

With someone who is autistic,

Please hear these words of wisdom

Coming from an autistic adult themself.

Please be patient with us, as we might get overloaded ;

Loads of lights and sounds and people quickly exhaust us.

So, please prepare a quiet room for us, just for us to rest

So we can enjoy the festivities even better.

Please also give us time to open our presents, as surprises

Aren't our forté. Sometimes, we might need to know

What's inside before we open it. Or even prefer money

Or vouchers for our favourite store, and let us buy things on our own.

If you're wondering what you should get to an autistic person,

Don't be afraid to ask us ! Things that are related to our special interests,

Are usually your best bet with us. Or maybe start learning something with us !

We would love to share things with you during these holidays.

Also, please be understanding and clear with your plans,

And feel free to involve us in any cooking, preparations and planning !

We would love to participate in the making of the festivities

As it will allow us to control and know what will happen next.

In the end, treat us like any other guest, just a little different ;

Invite us in your conversations, and at your tables ;

As we are just as worthy as you

To have a merry Christmas and holidays.

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