Preparing for Christmas (Two-Part Podcast)
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Overview
Preparing for Christmas (Two-Part Podcast)
This two-part podcast is included in our monthly and annual subscriptions, or can be purchased individually. It offers extended discussion, extra content and practical insight to help you plan a calmer, more supportive Christmas for PDA families.
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Join our conversation as we explore preparation, expectation and lived experience around the festive season when you’re supporting a PDAer. This podcast series blends personal reflections, practical ideas and gentle strategies to help manage sensory demands, surprise triggers and emotional intensity during Christmas.
In Part 1, we focus on preparing in advance: thinking about routines, communication, expectations, sensory adjustments and proactive planning that can reduce pressure long before the holidays arrive.
Part 2 takes these ideas further, covering real-time support during the festive period: coping with social and family situations, handling changes in routine, managing anxiety and overwhelm, and nurturing connection and wellbeing amidst the hustle.
Created by the PDA Society with contributions from people with lived experience and professionals in the field.
Disclaimer
The views and opinions expressed by guest speakers in this podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the PDA Society. While we aim to provide balanced and inclusive discussions, individual experiences and perspectives may vary. The PDA Society is committed to using language and terminology that reflects the preferences of PDA/autistic people, but sometimes our guests may use language and terminology which differs. Appearance on our podcast is not an endorsement of an individual, and not all of our guests will align with our position on the issues discussed.
