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Spring Break is something that many of us looked forward to in school. It was a well-deserved break from all of our hard work. It was time to get away or just relax at home. For some parents with kids who have special needs, hearing the words “Spring Break” can be like speaking the name [...]
Sadly, eating out “chemical free” probably doesn’t exist, unless you go to a natural or health food store. But, let’s focus on being gluten-free casein-free (GFCF) for now, to at least allow your family to be able to eat out while on vacation or just being out in your area. GF Restaurants The great news [...]
The holiday season is supposed to be full of joy and excitement. We are supposed to look forward to visits from family and friends or to travel to see them. However, when you have young children or a family member with special needs then you need to rethink your holiday plans. Making the Holidays a [...]
In Traveling with a Sensory Seeking Child we explored strategies to support your child on vacation if he or she is a sensory seeker, but what if your child is sensitive, more of a sensory avoider. Some children have nervous systems that are easily overwhelmed. They may demonstrate sensory defensiveness and/or poor sensory regulation/modulation. As [...]
Ah, summer. Sunny skies, balmy breezes, green grass, and that age-old tradition, the family vacation. Every year families around the world pilgrimage to fun-filled destinations and distant relatives to enjoy quality time together. The words “family vacation” conjure up images of idyllic days spent at the beach, building sandcastles and combing the shore for shells. [...]
Well hope everyone had a safe and Happy 4th of July! Certainly want to thank all those who have served the USA and realize that freedom isn’t free! As I was contemplating on what to blog about this month I realized that it might be helpful to discuss holidays and special-ism children. Not just Christmas [...]
There is so much to organize, strategize and accomplish on any given day, especially in a world where I deal with family, business and nonprofit outreach. Add in a son with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), another son with Auditory Processing, a daughter who is trying to find her way as a typical preteen, and [...]
Many of you forego family vacations for numerous reasons, in whole or in part, connected to your journey with autism or sensory processing disorder. Autism on the Seas would like to change that. My family recently utilized the free/no-cost services of Autism on the Seas to prepare ourselves for a Disney cruise to Alaska aboard [...]
We just returned this evening from a family vacation. Five years ago we took our kids to the Hearst Castle, and along the way also visited San Miguel Mission. For the last four days we retraced our steps, but also added a visit to Mission San Luis Obispo. Since my son will be entering his [...]
In the last article, we explored strategies to support your child on vacation if he or she is a sensory seeker, but what if your child is sensitive, more of a sensory avoider. Some children have nervous systems that are easily overwhelmed. They may demonstrate sensory defensiveness and/or poor sensory regulation/modulation. As a result, careful [...]
