Ideas To Celebrate Valentine for Children with Autism. How to Deal With the Anxiety.


The month of love (February) is here, and it’s time to spread some love. For adults, romance and love are in the air. Couples plan on where they will spend this particular day, but what about children dealing with Autism? Anxiety is in the air as well. Families need to find a way to celebrate this day together by finding creative ideas to pass the day.

Ways on How to Celebrate the day of love with An Autistic Child.
Do you need to keep your autistic child busy, engaged and at the same time reduce anxiety?
These ideas will help you out.

• Make snacks

This is one activity that involves the whole family. You could start by making the snack your Autistic child loves. By doing so, they feel engaged and fun. While baking those cookies, you could sing songs your family loves.

• Have a movie night

All your efforts this valentine is to make your Autistic child feel loved and appreciated. Making this day all about him/her will do wonders. Yes, you have family movie nights, but on this specific night, you could watch whatever your child loves.

• Have outdoor activities

Kids love playing outside as it is healthy for them, but you need to create activities that will keep them engaged on this special day. You could play soccer, hide and seek, and go hiking. These activities are healthy for you, and that time will be used for family bonding.

• Give gifts

The main thing people do during this day is giving gifts. Your autistic child needs to be gifted as a sign of love. The feeling associated with gifting is on another level. You could make the traditional valentine’s card that had a special message on them with your kids.

• Share responsibilities

Planning the day's activities can be exhausting and tiresome. You will need extra hands t help you around. Allocate duties to everyone in your household. Give your Autistic child roles they enjoy doing as it will reduce tension.

• Include “me” time

If you are continually taking care of the family, you might want to have some “me” time. Use this time to unwind and pamper yourself. You could decide to go to the spa and have that massage you have been postponing for days. The “me” time will not only relax you but will make you feel re-energized to continue what you do daily.


As you enjoy this month of love, make sure you spread the love to those who don’t have a family to share with. Be kind to others and let love blossom.

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