Autism How To Holiday

Holidays can be great and supportive but also filled with chaos and the clamoring of a lot of people. BUT, there is one safe room for my kids at my family's house--the spare bedroom where everyone piles their coats on the bed. When things get too crazy...turkey shreds being thrown, mashed potatoes not right consistency, sensory overload...then we retire to the spare bedroom. YAY! Here is a refuge to discuss WHY the turkey had to die, why Aunt Edith smells like too much perfume, why the cats are in hiding with us too...this is actually quality holiday time. We climb the mountain of coats, remind ourselves not to pocket search...except for gum...and lay in bliss. So, our refuge and how to survive minutes of the holiday...What are your how to's for holiday survival?