Low-demand Christmas for Autistic People (Online Session)

Online Course

Christmas can be a demanding time for Autistic people and their families due to all the expectations this brings. On the lead up to this period carers may start to experience their own unsettling emotions such as anticipating outcomes, anxiety and friction with others within the family unit.

The festive period can bring sensory overload, changing environments and unfamiliar smells as well as disrupted routines and social demands. All of these elements together can impact emotional distress, exhaustion and challenging behavioural responses making this time of the year particularly challenging for everyone.

During this session you will explore some of the more common demands Autistic people might experience during the holidays and consider things families can do to reduce them, while also finding moments of connection and joy as a family. This session will also include support and information around transitions considering the new year is approaching, you will leave the session with strategies and a deeper understanding.

Available Dates / Times:

Tuesday 17 November 2026, 10am - 12pm

Notes

At Lanarkshire Carers, we try our very best to ensure that carers get access to as much information and training opportunities as possible to help them in their caring role. We provide free of charge training courses to ensure that no carer will ever be unable to attend due to financial reasons. However, there is a cost to us and for some courses, it can be considerable.

We understand that as carers, something can arise which would prevent you from attending a pre-registered course. If you are unable to attend please contact us as soon as possible. Many of these courses have a waiting list and unless we know, we are unable to offer your place to someone else.