How to go on vacation with your Autistic child
Traveling with your children can be stressful but imagine how difficult it might be if your child has autism. A trip to the grocery store can be almost out of the question never mind, dare I say, a vacation? Going on a vacation is not something I ever really considered until now. When my son was younger a trip to the corner store was almost more adventure then I could handle. Thankfully things are changing and more parents are finding ways to enjoy family travel with their special needs children.
Autism Cruises – Group & Individual Vacation options for Adults and Families dealing with Autism and Related Disabilities
In collaboration with Royal Caribbean International since 2007, Alumni Cruises has been providing Autism cruises to accommodate the very unique needs of families with Autistic children. They also provide “Individual Autism Cruise Services” for those individuals and families who wish to cruise on any date or ship of their choice on Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, NCL, Carnival, or Disney. Visit their site for more information. AutismOnTheSeas.com
Ten Strategies for Traveling with a Child with Autism or How Did We Survive The Trip? by Ann Schlosser
A free printable book in PDF format, this 26 page guide gives tips on how to travel with your autistic child. Find it here Ten Strategies for Traveling with a Child with Autism
PassPorter’s Open Mouse for Walt Disney World and the Disney Cruise Line: Easy Access Vacations for Travelers with Extra Challenges (Paperback)
It’s hardly a one-size-fits-all world, yet at Disney everyone seems to fit. It’s clear that Disney has a reputation for accommodating guests with obvious special challenges — you’ll see more wheelchairs and electric scooters in Disney parks than you’re likely to see almost anywhere else. But Disney’s hospitality extends further, to those with less visible requirements. Disney offers accommodations for those who know to ask: Devices to help a hearing- or vision-impaired guest enjoy a show * theme park maps and translation devices in six languages * “Special assistance” for children with autism or ADD * a sheltered spot to breastfeed an infant * chefs and waiters schooled to serve a wide spectrum of special dietary needs * rides sized to fit guests of various disabilities and dimensions… You could fill a volume, and indeed, that’s what PassPorter Travel Press and authors Deb Wills and Debra Martin Koma have done in this completely updated guidebook. You can pick up PassPorter’s Open Mouse for Walt Disney World and the Disney Cruise Line: Easy Access Vacations for Travelers with Extra Challenges
Travel Trips for Families with an Individual on the Autism Spectrum By Chantal Sicile-Kira
Family Travel and Autism, It’s Time for Everyone to Have Fun!
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I think ‘joy of autism’ recently posted on a similar subject – as we’re gearing up for our annual visit / vacation to England, you have my full sympathy.