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Free Printable Santa Visit Plan

2 pages · 8 steps, an "I can..." card, before we go, what helps, a card for the helper, a plan if it is too much

A visit to see Santa in eight steps to check off, an "I can..." card to point to, a "Before we go" list, what helps your child, a small "My child may..." card for the helper and a plan if it is too much.

What you type and the pictures you add stay on your phone.

How to use it
  1. A few days before, go through the eight steps together and look at each picture. Do the "Before we go" list.
  2. Check what helps your child. Fill in the card, cut it out and hand it to the helper when you get there.
  3. On the day, check each step when it is done. Your child can point to "I can..." at any time. If it gets to be too much, pick something from "If it's too much, we can...".

An example, filled in

Example child Filled in for Auren, an example child. Your copy starts blank.
Santa Visit PlanCheck each step when it is done.WHERE WE ARE GOINGThe libraryDATEDec 6EXAMPLEdrive thereCheck the box when that step is done.1drive there2wait in line or at aset time3walk up4say hi or wave5sit or stand nearSanta6photo7all done8treat afterI can...Point to one.talkwavejust lookBefore we goLook for a sensory-friendly Santa timeShow photos aheadPractice at homeAdd this to your child's Bloom Autism Support: snap a photo and send it to your child's Bloom Autism Support email address.Free for every family. Make a copy for another parent.Made with Bloom Autism Support · bloomautismsupport.com/freetools
Why it helps

Seeing Santa can be a lot: the line, the noise, the costume, a stranger close by and a camera. Seeing each step ahead of time, and having a plan if it is too much, helps your child know what comes next. No photo is fine.

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Add this to your child's Bloom Autism Support: snap a photo and send it to your child's Bloom Autism Support email address.

Read more: Real World Ready, a guide for parents →

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