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 the restaurants that work for us may not work for you or yours. However, we have visited Disney World 20+ times as an autistic nurse with…
The Decadent Local Favorite: Roast Beef on Kummelweck Rolls Beef on weck reminds me of my childhood. My great-grandparents owned a butcher shop in Dunkirk, New York, and were fabulous in the kitchen. Thanks to their familiarity with meat, my Busia and her sisters could make a mean roast beef. We visited a family cottage…
What’s disappointing about the Rainforest Cafe in Niagara Falls, NY? The Rainforest Café is a popular, but intense stop, especially with a neurodivergent child. We’ve visited the Niagara Falls USA restaurant five times to help you decide whether it’s worth the sensory overload and to give you a lay of the animatronic land. Our Sensory-Friendly…
Dining at Walt Disney World while managing a gluten-free diet can be stressful. As an advanced practice nurse with Celiac disease, I find Disney’s allergy safety protocols to be the gold standard. This gluten-free guide breaks down how to navigate the allergy process, manage the sensory dining paradox, and keep your stress levels low. 2026…
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…
Whether you’re a Cleveland local or just visiting, Shinto Japanese Steakhouse in Strongsville offers a rare trifecta for families: interactive hibachi, an exhaustive sushi menu, and a dedicated gluten-free protocol. It is one of the most reliable spots in the area for a high-energy, allergy-safe dining adventure. TL;DR Shinto Work up an appetite on a…
The Kimpton Cardinal Hotel in downtown Winston-Salem is a boutique mid-century modern hotel that is pet-friendly. The hotel room is a little small for families, but there is so much to do nearby that you may not spend any time in the room at all. And if your family is competitive, this hotel’s recreation room…