Thanksgiving Food Choice Sheet

A visual support for talking about different foods on Thanksgiving. http://www.tinsnips.org/resources/pdf-thanksgiving/favthanksfood.pdf

Holiday Letter for Families

Letter to your host if you are bringing your child with autism to a holiday gathering. Customizable.

If the main letter on the first page seems a little intense or impersonal, you can write your own note to go with the very helpful checklist on the second page.

http://www.practicalautismresources.com/printables/ExpectingaVisitingChildwithAutismfortheHolidays.doc?attredirects=0&d=1

Before You Celebrate Thanksgiving with Your Autistic Loved One

What are the steps you can take to enjoy Thanksgiving with a person on the autism spectrum? Here are a few simple ideas to prepare.

http://autism.about.com/od/copingwithautism/bb/beforeturkey.htm

GFCF Thanksgiving Recipes

Turkey, Veggie Loaf, Pie, Gravy, and more! http://usautism.blogspot.com/2010/11/autism-and-thanksgiving-recipes-and.html

More Recipes:

  

Social Stories on Thanksgiving Manners, Rules, and Hygeine

From the Special Student Services Blog:
http://pickettsmill.typepad.com/pritchard/2009/11/thanksgiving-social-stories.html

What Can You Say Thank You For? A Seasonal Conversation Starter Board

A visual support for discussions at Thanksgiving. http://www.tinsnips.org/resources/pdf-thanksgiving/thanx.pdf

Customizable Thanksgiving Social Story

A book about what to expect at Thanksgiving. There are places to customize the book by typing or writing in your family's specific Thanksgiving plans.

Available formats:

• PDF (Can't edit, just view on computer or print)
• Microsoft PowerPoint (Can edit)