flexibility in case one child needs to make an earlier exit.
9. We also try to arrive for the action. My son has trouble with unstructured time, so if we are going to a dinner party, we find out when dinner will be served, and arrive then. If there is going to be music, we might choose to come just for that portion. Our friends know about my son’s needs, and are more than happy to accommodate whatever we need, whether it is a seat at the
end of the table or some quiet space in the house to decompress.
10. Whatever your family’s traditions, remember to have fun and do what works for you.
Our Hanukkah looks a little different from the one I celebrated when I was growing up, but it works for us.
Happy Hanukkah!
Jennifer Bush lives in San Jose, CA with her husband and two children. Her six year old son is severely affected by autism. You can read more about her family on her personal blog,
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