As an autistic mother to two autistic children, let’s see what science says about the gluten-free (GF) diet for autism in 2026. I am an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with nearly 20 years of experience, and I believe in evidence-based medicine. Does the Gluten-Free diet help kids with Autism? Yes, the gluten-free casein-free (GFCF) diet…
So many people fail to understand what autism is. Every time I tell someone my son’s autism diagnosis story, they say, “Oh, I’m sorry to hear that.” But, in my perspective, I’m a mom to two wonderful autistic children, and I am not even a bit sorry. After diagnosis, no one told me what to know and what…
Marriott’s Grande Vista is an Orlando timeshare resort that feels miles away from the hustle and bustle of theme parks and shopping, yet it’s close to everything. For families with autistic members like ours, the spacious rooms and full kitchens are tools to regulate senses and emotions. You get a place to escape the noise…
Is Disney Vacation Club’s Saratoga Springs worth it? While there are many conflicting reviews about SSR, we absolutely believe that Saratoga Springs Resort is good for families. We’ll discuss the resort’s layout and some of the reasons it’s one of our favorites! Is Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort (SSR) Good for Autistic Families? Yes, there are…
When families think of the golden sands along the Palm Beaches, many overlook Lake Worth Beach. While Lake Worth Beach Casino shares a name with the historic casino complex, there is no actual gambling here. Instead, you’ll find a meticulously restored 1920s bathhouse that serves as a quiet, structured home base for a day at…
For our neurodivergent family, the Staybridge Suites Cherry Creek hotel is about location, location, location. Nestled in Glendale on the lovely Cherry Creek Trail, it is less than 20 minutes from Downtown Denver. Our autistic kids think the green space and bubbling rapids are a sensory delight. There is rushing, submersible water nearby, so please…
We’ve stayed at many Walt Disney World resorts, but we most love the flora and fauna of the Polynesian resort’s total immersion into an exotic locale. The Poly transports you beyond the reality of a theme park hotel! For sit-down dining, visitors to the Polynesian can eat at Ohana or the Kona Cafe (see our…
The History of Squire’s Castle in the Metroparks Squire’s Castle is one of the most unique and beautiful historical landmarks located in the North Chagrin Reservation of the Cleveland Metroparks. Originally intended as the gatekeeper’s house for a much larger estate, this Romanesque Revival structure is now a beautiful, open-air stone shell that offers a safe space…
Updated March 2026 | Medically Reviewed by Dr. Caitlin Goodwin, APRN Summer’s end signals the transition back to school. While returning to school is tough for everyone, it is especially difficult for families of children with autism. Follow these 8 tips to help your autistic child prepare for the new school year. Prepare your child…