Have a kid that can’t get enough of thrill attractions? You are not alone. Many kids with autism crave movement. Whether it is sharp drops, spinning or swinging from side to side thrills California’s Disneyland theme park rides have it all. So, to help parents plan their next action-packed vacation, we’ve compiled the eight best Disneyland… Read More
10 Spots to Explore in Palm Springs with Autism
Palm Springs, California is widely known as a laid-back golfing and retirement community. Therefore, it is not typically marketed towards families. However, there are some great places in Palm Springs to explore, particularly for travelers who have never been to the area. Moreover, the city has many dining and lodging options to fit all… Read More
Navigating Universal Studios Orlando with Autism
Originally opened at 6000 Universal Boulevard, Orlando, Florida as a single theme park in June of 1990, the famous Universal Studios Orlando still flourishes. Islands of Adventure was added later, and together these movie-inspired theme parks draw almost 30 million visitors per year.For visitors who have autism, visiting a theme park can be fun but… Read More
Pros and Cons of Wheelchair Assistance When Traveling With Autism
Hi Margalit, I’m Darla from Florida, and I read your blog regularly. It helps reading and being able to relate to the things you write. I have a daughter who is seven years old and diagnosed with severe autism. She is non-verbal but not aggressive to others. It doesn’t happen often, but when she… Read More
JetBlue Airline’s Autism-Friendly Service
When it comes to airlines offering top-notch autism-friendly service, JetBlue has been one of our favorites.We recently had our first opportunity to test their accommodations for ourselves and see exactly how autism-friendly the airline truly is. For many years I’ve been following with interest JetBlue’s efforts to help travelers with autism get accommodations when they… Read More
Trekking the Camino de Santiago de Compostela with Autism
As some of you may know our readers are always invited to contact us to ask for advice, tips or any other help planning their trips. The service is free and is available through private email on our contact us section on tour navigation bar or via our FB page. In this case, Lisa’s question about… Read More
Disney’s BOMA :Introduce your Kids to African Foods
During our last Walt Disney World vacation, we had the opportunity to introduce our kids to the foods of Africa at Boma restaurant located at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. Boma’s Decor With the largest continent for its inspiration, both the lodge and its flagship restaurant showcase the African fauna and flora in their décor. The restaurant… Read More
Ten Tips for Successful Museum Visits with Autism
Museums are fantastic places for learning about history, art, culture and a variety of other subjects, but, unfortunately, some have a reputation for not being very child-friendly. Taking children, especially those with autism to such establishments might seem like an overwhelming proposition, but with the right approach and proper planning; parents can turn it into… Read More