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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 [...]
by Teresa Field, Occupational Therapy 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 [...]
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 [...]
by Bonnie Hacker, MHS, OTR/L In the last post, 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 [...]
Vacation. Just the word can bring a smile to your face. Is your ideal vacation skiing down a snowy mountain side? Or perhaps you enjoy cruising to some far-off exotic place? A vacation may include precious time with distant family members, hiking around a national park, or exploring a new city. Whatever your idea is [...]
by Haley Moss Summer’s here, everyone! That means kids are home, sleeping in late, maybe waiting until the week before to read those books school says they have to read. I’m in high school. Summer has to be “productive”, naturally. But for families that have kids with autism, having a “productive” summer means a lot [...]
