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249. “What Do I Even Get Them? Gifts, Expectations, and Letting Go of ‘Typical’ When Your Child Isn’t”
— A Holiday Pep Talk
If you’ve ever dreaded the question “What does he want for Christmas?” this episode is for you.
In Episode 249 of the Not Your Average Autism Mom podcast, Shannon sits down for a heartfelt, honest conversation about gift-giving when your autistic child doesn’t like toys, doesn’t care about unwrapping presents, or doesn’t connect with gifts the way the world expects.
In this episode, Shannon shares:— Why your child isn’t “missing out”— Why practical gifts absolutely count— The freedom in skipping wrapping paper— How to talk to grandparents, aunts, uncles, and siblings—…
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