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How to Keep the Peace at Holiday Gatherings
Think of the last celebratory meal you shared with your extended family — and your child with attention deficit disorder (ADHD or ADD). Was it a dream or a nightmare? If your answer is the latter, and your child played a part, here’s my advice.[Free Download: Your Holiday Survival Kit]If your child has experienced sensory overload in the past, it might be better to pass up family gatherings that involve a large or boisterous crowd, like a Fourth of July barbecue or an afternoon picnic in the church parking lot. If your child becomes overloaded on site, take a walk outside or to a quiet part of the house.