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Christmas can be a time of great togetherness. It can also mean sensory overload and general overwhelm, plus changes to routine and health and care arrangements. Andy and Gaz from the AutismDadCast share how they plan to make it a bit more manageable this year. Also joining Nuala McGovern is Katie Ghose from Kids charity, which supports children with a wide range of disabilities. Katie offers her tips on what can help your family across the festive season - including the value of a half-wrapped gift. In the spotlight this week is Elvi, a young disabled woman for whom it is Christmas 365 days a year. We hear from Elvi and her mum Sam. And Â鶹Éç education reporter Kate McGough is back with a SEND roundup of the year. Get in touch with the podcast by emailing send@bbc.co.uk Presenter: Nuala McGovern Produced by Sarah Crawley, with Carolyn Atkinson Digital Producer: Olivia Bolton Executive Editor: Karen Dalziel Produced by Â鶹Éç Audio