What is the holiday season for a child without a visit to Santa’s village? Unfortunately, Santa visits are often impossible for children with autism.
The hustle and bustle of shopping malls, outdoor holiday celebrations with bright lights, and the noise that accompanies such events, create an atmosphere that is uncomfortable, even painful, for children who are neurodivergent.
Wanda Guillaume, founder of Quiet Santa for All, is hosting the inaugural sensory-friendly space for kids this Christmas and needs your help so neurodivergent children can enjoy an enchanting visit with Santa without being overstimulated.
“So many families like ours skip experiences like visiting Santa, because they can be too much for our kids,” Guillaume explained.
Guillaume believes the Quiet Santa for All event will be a game-changer, not only for her children, but also for others who, in her words, deserve that same joy. But she can’t do it alone. Donations are needed to make the dream a reality in 2025.
Your donation can help to create a calm space where a neurodivergent child can meet Ol’ St. Nick up close and personal in a quiet, calm, joyful space, possibly for the first time in his or her young life. The event is free to the public but is only possible through generous donations.
“I’m hoping to raise $3,000 to help cover Santa’s costume, the event location, decorations and small gifts for the kids who attend,” Guillaume said.
For more information on the event, and to learn how you can donate, e-mail any inquiries to [email protected], or call/text (561) 452-8252.
