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Weddingscan be challenging for people with disabilities.
Naturally, they might not do their best in such a setting, making it an unpleasant experience.
Thats whythis coupledecided to exclude the grooms brother from their wedding.
She strongly feels about this topic as herson was diagnosed with this disorder at 6.
The saying If youve met one autistic, youve met one autistic summarizes the condition perfectly.
When it comes to inviting them to celebrations like weddings, there are definitely some things to consider.
Weddings can have a lot of sensory input.
It is important to be thoughtful about this when planning a wedding or major event.
Weddings, however intimate, are still technically large crowds for autistic individuals.
So the risk of sensory overload is quite high, reiterates Williams.
Its hard to pin point because many land on different parts of the spectrum.
No matter where we end up on the spectrum, people like to have a choice.
But its still important to give them a choice.
Maybe having a table that is away from sensory input for them to enjoy their meal could be helpful.
The best policy is to ask what they need!
Also, run through the wedding programme before hand so they know what to expect on the day.
A few thoughtful accommodations or questions at the beginning can make a big difference!
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