Sensory Friendly Activities For The Holidays

There are so many things going on during this time of year and you want your child to share in the fun. But children with sensory processing issues often react with challenging behaviors on everyday outings, let alone at special activities where there’s sure to be new sights and sounds to absorb.

Planning and preparation are key to going places with Complex Learners and there are multiple strategies parents use. But in addition to the work you do to organize, schedule and preview with your child, an increasing number of community establishments are offering sensory friendly events and shows.

Trinity Rep in Providence holds a sensory-friendly performance of A Christmas Carol every year (this year’s performance was held in November). What are some of your favorite sensory friendly activities? Let’s build a list of these and then you can find one or two that work for your family that becomes a holiday tradition. 

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