Christmas can be magical - but for SEND families, it can also be a sensory and emotional marathon. In this episode of SEND SOS, Debs shares simple, practical hacks to help you plan a calmer Christmas that works for your family.

You’ll learn:

• How to keep familiar routines (and your sanity) when everything feels unpredictable
• Easy ways to create quiet, sensory-friendly spaces at home or when visiting family
• Budget-friendly gift ideas that actually bring joy (yes, even the salad spinner!)
• How to use AI to make festive prep easier - from meal planning to polite “we can’t make it” messages
• Why “manageable” always beats “magical” at Christmas

Debs also shares a free SEND Christmas Survival Guide, packed with checklists, sensory-friendly ideas, and planning prompts to help you survive (and even enjoy) the festive season.

Free Resources for Parent Carers

Find all the guides, printables and tools mentioned in this podcast at lifeaspland.com/resources