All airline passengers will need a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license, state-issued enhanced driver’s license, a valid passport or U.S. military ID to go through airport security and board a plane within the country.
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Your Questions Answered - Part 4
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I just can’t see taking a vacation in our situation. Can you share some of the accommodations that other families have received? - Mary D.
Read MorePlanning for Your Future
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As we are all aware, financial planning can be a complicated and sometime daunting process, especially for families who have a child with special needs. Meet Lauren Peter, a financial planner, who specializes in working with families who have children with special needs.
Read MorePacking For Your Flight
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What should or can I take with me on the plane is one of the questions I get asked most often. Here are some items I recommend you pack in your carry on.
Read MorePreparing to Fly
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Bustling crowds, unfamiliar sounds, TSA officers in uniform and foreboding security machines can cause panic in a child with a disorder in the autism spectrum. Here are a few tips to help ease your child’s anxiety when they fly.
Mall of America and Nickelodeon Become Certified Autism Centers
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The Mall of America (MOA) and Nickelodeon Universe, the seven-acre theme park inside MOA, have officially been recognized as the first destination in Minnesota to become a Certified Autism Center.
Read MoreYour Questions Answered - Part 3
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We want to travel, but I am nervous to travel with my child who is on the spectrum. How do we begin? - Sheri W
Discovery Cove in Orlando to be Designated a Certified Autism Center!
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SeaWorld's Discovery Cove in Orlando has become the first all-inclusive day resort and animal interaction park in the US to be designated a Certified Autism Center!
Read MoreYour Questions Answered - Part 2
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I just can’t see taking a vacation in our situation. Can you share some of the accommodations that other families have received? - Amy O
Read MoreYour Questions Answered - Part #1
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I am excited to start answering your questions and be addressing your needs and interests in my newsletters and blogs. Here are two of the questions that appeared most often.
Read MoreAquatica Becomes the Firsts Water Park to be a Certified Autism Center
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I am excited to announce that Aquatica Water Park in Orlando has become the first water park in the world to become a Certified Autism Center.
Read MoreHelping With Anxiety When Traveling: Part 3
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As we all know, travel can be unpredictable. No matter how much you try, you cannot plan for every situation that may come up. So what can you do to calm down your child in the midst of an anxiety attack while on vacation?
Helping With Anxiety When Traveling: Part 2
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They say an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. When vacationing, no truer words can be said. I have found through many years of travelling with my family that the better I am prepared for our trip, the better things go. Here are a few tips and tricks that I have picked up along the way for when we travel try to prevent anxiety attacks.
Read MoreHelping With Anxiety When Traveling: Part 1
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Today, we will discuss what you can doing before you travel to help alleviate anxiety for your child before you travel.
Read MoreYes, Autism and Theme Parks Can Go Together
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Don’t let the noises and lights deter you. Today, a number of theme parks have programs to make the long days a little easier for both adults and children with special needs.
Read MoreUsing Essential Oils When You Travel
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Essential oils have been a wellness tool I have used with my family for the past 4 years. Here are just a handful of the oils we use and some specific ways we use them while traveling.
Read MoreSTARS on Steamboat Springs
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Steamboat Springs is home to one of the leading adaptive ski and ride programs in the country according to USA Today. Steamboat Adaptive Recreational Sports (STARS) is an exclusive partner with the Steamboat Ski Area and provides adaptive ski and snowboard lessons for clients with disabilities on the mountain.
Read MoreCreating a Sensory Vacation Backpack
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Traveling with any child can be a challenging experience, but traveling with a child that has Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) or Autism can be especially trying for parents. Children with Sensory Processing issues can be overly-sensitive to sights, sounds, textures, flavors, smells and other sensory input. Here are some suggestions for you to pack on your next vacation
Read MoreTips to Begin Traveling with Autism
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Traveling with children on the autism spectrum can be a daunting task. Many parents think they cannot travel or do not have the time or energy it takes to plan a trip and do not even attempt to take a vacation. The good news is that there are more autism friendly travel options than ever before.
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