Every time we travel on a plane with an autistic child, we need to consider what is best for our family. All experiences are based on our own travel and we receive no compensation from Frontier Airlines for this post. We write all about family travel focusing on the unique challenges of traveling with a…
So often, our children are in crisis, and people are cruel or judgemental instead of supportive. I’ve dealt with so many mad customers because my autistic child was experiencing sensory overwhelm and in crisis. I’m hopeful it is only because many people don’t quite understand how to support people with autism while shopping. Let’s change…
Our child with autism prefers set schedules and does not easily adjust to change. Vacationing in new places can be discomforting. However, proper planning can help cope with a unique situation. These road trip tips for families with autism did not come easily- they come from experiences with car trips with kids during cross-country travel!…
I’m a mom of a kid with autism. There is a beautiful truth about parenting your autistic child and providing them with the tools to make every day a better experience. This article will discuss how to improve your child’s future with autism. What can you do to improve the future for a child with…
Disney’s Disability Access Service (DAS) pass has been an asset on each trip with our autistic son. While we’ve heard it called everything from the “Disney Autism Pass” to the “Disney Disability Pass” to the now-defunct “Guest Assistance Card,” the proper name is the Disability Access Service. This article will discuss how Disney’s Disability Access…
One afternoon, we went looking for an adventure near Denver, Colorado. We checked out Red Rocks Park and trading post with a toddler in tow. This was an extraordinary experience for our large family of six at the Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater and the Trading Post. The spot was fabulous for family quality time and…
Christmas is my favorite time of year! (Although if you ask our son, he will tell you that Disney Halloween is first and Christmas is a close second.) The jubilant decorations at Walt Disney World go up overnight, changing an already magical landscape into a winter wonderland. This article features our favorite attractions and how…
Even adults get exhausted and overstimulated in the theme parks at Walt Disney World. At Disney’s Hollywood Studios, there are less shaded areas than other lands. When you throw these in with a son with autism, you get creative. Over the years, I have found the top quiet places at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Preparing for…
Are you looking to watch the Pandora World of Avatar Na’Vi River Journey Ride at Disney? The boat ride in Pandora: World of Avatar is called the Na’vi River Journey Ride. The river journey is full of beautiful bioluminescence, realistic animals native to Pandora, and a blissful Shaman. The ride is breathtaking- somehow, both serene…
While families with autism in Walt Disney World are often nervous to make their first trip, we return year after year because Disney provides a routine for our children. Disney is wonderful for accommodating their sensory needs and any special diets. This ultimate guide for families with children on the autism spectrum covers all of…
