Tips for Accepting Gifts

There are many social expectations in the act of giving and receiving gifts. Sometimes it can be hard to keep from blurting out the first thing that comes to your mind, like “Ewww!”, or “I will probably NEVER wear that”!

While sitcoms and movies may make light of these things, people in the real world have certain expectations when they give and receive gifts. Luckily for you we have provided some useful tips to make your holidays go that much smoother!

Below are some tips for graciously accepting gifts.

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GRASP Honors Actress Sigourney Weaver with its 4th Annual DNA (Divine Neurotypical Award)

The Global and Regional Asperger Syndrome Partnership (GRASP) is the largest peer-run educational and advocacy organization in the world serving individuals diagnoses on the autism spectrum.

GRASP is also the first and only autism organization to focus primarily on adults. The 4th Annual DNA Awards honoring Sigourney Weaver were held in their hometown of New York City.

Among the attendants was CIP Executive Director, Dr. Michael McManmon, who is also a Board Member for GRASP, and has put out a letter requesting the support of GRASP and its mission.