Here is another variation of using clothespins to hang holiday cards or photos. Good activity for your child to work on their pincer grasp. From RealSimple

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Picture symbol communication board from a boy's perspective from Slater Software

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Picture symbol communication board from a girl's perspective from Slater Software

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Picture symbol instructions for making this treat. From Cindy's Autistic Support

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Picture symbol instructions for making this treat. From Speaking of Speech

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If you are worried about your child breaking ornaments, try cotton balls. Enough of them on the tree looks quite festive. Martha Stewart suggests stringing them but you can probably just place on the tree. (less)If you are worried about your child breaking ornaments, try cotton balls. Enough of them on the tree looks quite festive. Martha Stewart suggests stringing them but you can probably just place on the ... (more)

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A visual countdown that shows exactly how soon your favorite holiday will be here. From ZATZ Publishing

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Decorate a tree with 14 ornaments. These are also good for doing auditory processing activities (e.g. Put the red ornament on the bottom right of the tree). From Angelo Gizzi

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Here is the ultimate modified kid friendly tree for special needs families. Simply place items from your home onto a tree instead of ornaments. Put favorite items up or think of themes like stuffed animals, Disney characters, etc. From Orsoshesays (less)Here is the ultimate modified kid friendly tree for special needs families. Simply place items from your home onto a tree instead of ornaments. Put favorite items up or think of themes like stuffed an... (more)

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A really good article from Psychology Today on recognizing your child's temperament and level of separation anxiety in regards to visiting Santa.

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