Giving your clients a food gift basket may seem cheesy, but it really is a great way to build goodwill with the entire company and not just one person.  Gifts like mugs either get thrown into the lunchroom sink, or put up on the desk only when you visit.  Holiday gift baskets are usually shared with [...]

Fewer and fewer kids seem to go trick-or-treating in my neighborhood these days, but Halloween can still be a great holiday for autistic kids and equally stressful for the parents.  Dealing with strangers, unusual sights, sounds, tastes, and textures all make for a great learning experience.  Preparation for the holiday actually begins a month earlier when [...]

Save the Pumpkin, Save the world!

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As the parent of two children in special education aged 3 and 6, I know how difficult shopping for kids with special needs can be.  Remember, every kid is different.  The gifts on this page are things I know at least one of my kids would enjoy receiving on Christmas.  Best to check with the [...]