Get ready for the holiday season with the Autism Society of Indiana during a virtual presentation focused on routines, sensory needs, communication, family gatherings, and individualized holiday planning. The session offers practical ideas for making holiday experiences more predictable and inclusive for autistic people and their families.
Event Details
Date: Monday, November 2, 2026
Time: 7:00–8:00 PM Eastern
Location: Virtual
Cost: Not specified on the event information page
Host: Autism Society of Indiana
Registration: Register for Preparing for the Holidays with Autism
About This Event
The holiday season can bring traditions, celebrations, travel, gatherings, and opportunities to connect. It can also bring changes in routine, increased sensory input, busy schedules, and social expectations that may not work well for every autistic person.
The Autism Society of Indiana is hosting this virtual presentation to help individuals with autism and their families prepare for the season in ways that reflect their own needs and preferences.
Topics include preparing for schedule changes, managing sensory sensitivities, navigating family gatherings, supporting communication and emotional regulation, creating visual supports and social stories, and balancing traditions with individual needs.
Accessibility Highlights
Features Families May Appreciate:
A virtual format that allows participants to join from home
A presentation focused on holiday planning and autism
Discussion of sensory needs and changes in routine
Ideas for supporting communication and emotional regulation
Information about visual supports and social stories
Attention to balancing family traditions with individual needs
Helpful Planning Tips:
Consider bringing questions about the specific holiday situations your family is preparing for, such as travel, visitors, meals, or changes in routine.
Think about which traditions are meaningful to your family and which could be adapted, shortened, or skipped.
If you use visual schedules or social stories, consider what information would be most useful to prepare in advance.
Check the registration page for access instructions and any details about recordings or follow-up materials.
Who Might Enjoy This Event?
This presentation may be helpful for autistic individuals, parents, caregivers, and family members who want to prepare for the holidays while respecting individual communication, sensory, and support needs.
It may also be useful for families who are rethinking traditions, navigating gatherings with extended family, or looking for ways to make seasonal plans more predictable and flexible.
What Families May Want to Know
This is an educational presentation, not a requirement to celebrate holidays in a particular way. Every family and autistic person has different preferences, needs, and traditions. Participants can use the ideas that are relevant to their circumstances and leave the rest.
The event is virtual, so families can participate without traveling to a physical venue. The event page does not specify the cost or whether a recording will be available, so check the registration information for updates.
Why Families May Appreciate It
Holiday plans are often built around traditions and expectations that do not automatically work for everyone. A session that makes room for sensory differences, communication preferences, and changing routines can help families consider what a more comfortable and meaningful season might look like for them.
The goal is not to make every holiday look the same. It is to explore options that respect the people taking part.
Plan Your Visit
☐ Format: Virtual
☐ Date: Monday, November 2, 2026
☐ Time: 7:00–8:00 PM Eastern
☐ Host: Autism Society of Indiana
☐ Registration: Preparing for the Holidays with Autism
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