The Interest-Based Development Guide: Christmas Edition is a practical, neuro-affirming resource designed to help families support learning and development without adding pressure during the busy Christmas season.

This guide is not a program or a checklist of things you should be doing. Instead, it’s a flexible menu of ideas you can dip into when it feels right for your child and your family.

Grounded in an interest-led, strengths-based approach, the guide shows you how to build skills through everyday Christmas experiences like reading festive books, playing simple games, decorating, cooking, listening to music, and spending time together.

Inside you’ll find:

Clear overviews of key developmental skill areas
Christmas-themed book, game, and activity ideas linked to real learning
Practical explanations of how each activity supports development
Printable games (Christmas Bingo & Would You Rather?)
Conversation prompts to build connection and communication
Guidance on fitting skill-building into daily routines without overwhelm

This guide supports skills across:

Executive functioning
Communication
Emotional regulation
Sensory processing
Life skills
Motor skills
Social understanding

Perfect for parents, carers, educators, and therapists supporting autistic and neurodivergent children, this guide helps you work with your child’s brain — not against it.

No pressure. No perfection. Just small, meaningful moments that support connection, regulation, and genuine learning even during the busiest time of year.

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