The Minneapolis-Saint Paul (MSP) airport is incredibly child-friendly for families. Whether you need to spend a layover at MSP International or arrive early to board a flight, you have plenty of kid-friendly options to enjoy. The Minneapolis Saint Paul, Minnesota, airport is ideal for families, children, and people on the autism spectrum. Let’s check out…
Christmas is my favorite time of year (especially in Disney!) The jubilant decorations at Walt Disney World appear overnight, changing an already magical landscape into a winter wonderland. These are our most festive (or nostalgic) attractions, decorations, and exhibits decked for the holidays in Walt Disney World. One of the most fun things about the…
Planning a family trip to Niagara Falls, NY, can feel overwhelming. Most guides focus on the Canadian side or assume you’re visiting in the peak summer season. This guide is your shortcut to stress-free fun on the U.S. side, packed with sensory-friendly activities, kid-approved attractions, road trips, and free things to do without breaking the…
Western New York is one of the most family-friendly regions in the Northeast, home to Niagara Falls, Buffalo museums, state parks, historic trains, and easy road trip stops. This guide brings together itineraries, sensory-friendly activities, and family-tested trips for our gluten-free and autistic family! Keep reading for our tested family-friendly, five-night, six-day sensory-friendly itinerary from…
Navigating Walt Disney World with an autistic child is our favorite for accommodations, but it shouldn’t mean constant sensory overload. As a medical professional and fellow traveler, I’ve mapped out the quiet areas for decompression across all four parks. Disney requires intentional pacing because the combination of heat, crowds, and routine changes is inherently overwhelming….
Jekyll Island is truly a jewel in Georgia, with more than 10 miles of beaches and four golf courses. The island is a nature preserve full of wide open spaces. Our family finds comfort in the hometown feel of Jekyll Island. The kids’ activities (including sensory needs) gave us a peaceful and affordable beach vacation….
There is a popular saying in the Autism community, “If you know one person with autism, then you know one person with autism.” No two people with ASD are alike, and what works for our children and me may not work for yours. Some children seek sensory input, while others avoid it. For example, the Rainforest Cafe…
Our Walking Tour of San Francisco with a Baby (with Itinerary!) We knew we wanted to take a classic San Francisco walking tour, but planning it with an 11-month-old felt overwhelming. The more we read about the steep hills and bustling crowds, the more we worried that navigating San Francisco with a baby wouldn’t be…
A Denver Self-Guided Walking Ghost Tour The days are getting shorter, and the nights are getting longer. The air is crisp, with an eerie quality sneaking in as quietly as the twilight of this season. What a perfect time of year to explore all things creepy! Between Denver’s brightly changing leaves and the fresh air,…
I am an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with nearly 20 years of experience, and I believe in evidence-based medicine. As an autistic mother to two autistic children, let’s see what science says about the gluten-free (GF) diet for autism. Does the Gluten-Free diet help kids with Autism? Yes, the gluten-free casein-free (GFCF) diet has been…