Family events — social stories for nonverbal autistic kids
Birthdays, visitors, travel, new siblings.
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A new baby is coming — preparing my autistic child
Mom is expecting; big life change.
Dadi / Nani visiting — how to prepare autistic child
Grandparent arriving for extended stay.
Papa/Mama is going on a trip — explaining to autistic child
Business travel; separation anxiety.
Our pet died — how to explain to my nonverbal autistic child
Family pet gone; gentle explanation needed.
Explaining death of a grandparent to autistic child
Grandparent passed; family grieving.
Parents fight in front of autistic child — impact
Guilt-search; parent worried about impact.
We're moving houses — preparing my autistic child
Upcoming house move; routine disruption.
Big family gathering — preparing autistic child
Family function; 20+ relatives.
Separation / divorce — explaining to autistic child
Family change; sensitive.
New house helper / nanny — preparing autistic child
Indian households with live-in help; child attachment issue.
My autistic child's older sibling is leaving for college
Sibling going to hostel/college.
Mama is going back to work — preparing my autistic child
Stay-at-home parent re-entering work; major daily routine change for the child.
Taking my autistic child to a wedding mehendi or sangeet night
Big family wedding with multi-day events; specifically loud music night.
A new baby cousin is visiting our home — preparing my autistic child
Relative visiting with an infant; autistic child dysregulated by crying/handling rules.
Papa is in the hospital for two days — explaining to my autistic child
Short planned procedure for a parent; child scared by routine change.