Celebrating New Year (Paperback)
Language: English
Published by Independently Published, 2025
- Softcover
- New
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Condition: New
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- Title
- Celebrating New Year (Paperback)
- Author
- Eva Monchy
- Publisher
- Independently Published
- Publication year
- 2025
- Condition
- new
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 13
- 9798276280158
For a New Year celebration that’s truly inclusive
New Year’s Eve often means loud countdowns, sudden changes to routines, and social pressure – things that can quickly become overwhelming for autistic people. Celebrating New Year: A guide for autistic people and their families is a clear and straightforward picture book designed to help you approach the evening with confidence, choice, and sensory support.
Created for autistic children ages 3+ and also helpful for older autistic people who prefer more visual, simple guidance, this book invites readers and their families to plan a celebration that fits their needs rather than forcing anyone to conform to traditional expectations.
How this book helps autistic readers
- Supports preparation for change by explaining what’s going to happen
- Offers sensory‑friendly strategies to reduce overwhelm before and during the evening
- Encourages autonomy and an honest expression of needs, empowering autistic readers to speak up and make choices
- Shares real‑life examples that feel relatable and respectful of diverse ways to celebrate
- Builds confidence and calm for the whole family
Why choose this book instead of other autism books?
This book is specifically written for autistic people and takes a different, kinder approach: making it easy to explore options, rehearse plans, and create a celebration that feels safe, joyful, and authentic for each individual. Written from the perspective of a parent and partner living in a neurodiverse household, it identifies real needs for routine, sensory limits and quiet moments without judgment or pressure.
Seasonally relevant and truly inclusive
This is not just a story – it’s a preparation tool for one of the busiest nights of the year. By planning ahead, readers and families can avoid last‑minute overwhelm, set realistic expectations, and enjoy the evening in a way that brings comfort and meaning. A bonus checklist at the back of the book encourages independence and proactive planning, reinforcing autonomy at every step.
A meaningful keepsake for:
- Autistic children learning to understand and guide their own celebrations
- Autistic adults who benefit from visual, supportive storytelling
- Parents, caregivers, teachers, and therapists seeking a compassionate, practical support to work from
- Families who want calm, inclusive traditions that respect everyone’s needs
A perfect gift for:
Anyone in the autistic community, plus families who want a calmer, kinder way to welcome in the new year. It is also a thoughtful Christmas gift, especially around the festive season when routines and expectations can quickly become overwhelming.
Whether in paperback or Kindle, Celebrating New Year: A guide for autistic people and their families is more than just a picture book – it provides a simple, empowering roadmap to a peaceful, meaningful New Year celebration for the whole family.
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CitiRetail
Stevenage, United Kingdom
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