Autism Travel Mom

Flying With A Child With Autism
Flying With A Child With Autism
From asking for airport support to packing familiar snacks, here’s what helped us fly with my autistic son, Hiro, from Long Beach to Hawaii. Read more...
Cruising With Autism: Our Routine at Sea
Cruising With Autism: Our Routine at Sea
How we used a visual schedule, familiar foods, pool time, and rest to build a routine for my autistic son on our Carnival Radiance cruise from Long Beach. Read more...
Carnival Kids Club and Autism: Why Camp Ocean Didn’t Work for My Son
Carnival Kids Club and Autism: Why Camp Ocean Didn’t Work for My Son
Carnival’s kids club had toys Hiro loved, but the busy setting required more support than he could manage. My five-minute Mom break became an evening of family entertainment and Bingo... Read more...
Special Needs Nanny in Las Vegas
Special Needs Nanny in Las Vegas
When our childcare plans fell through in Las Vegas, Nannies & Grannies helped me find a hotel nanny for my autistic son and his brother—with text updates, fun activities, and... Read more...
Is Goofy's Kitchen Autism Friendly
Is Goofy's Kitchen Autism Friendly
Character dining can be exciting for families, but it can also raise questions for parents of autistic children. Will there be something my child will eat? Will the restaurant be... Read more...
Taking My Autistic Son to the Big Fish Little Fish Family Rave at The Yost Theater
Taking My Autistic Son to the Big Fish Little Fish Family Rave at The Yost Theater
Taking My Autistic Son to the Big Fish Little Fish Family Rave at The Yost Theater When most people hear the word “rave,” they probably don’t imagine babies, children, craft... Read more...
Cruising With an Autistic Child: What Made Embarkation Day Easier
Cruising With an Autistic Child: What Made Embarkation Day Easier
Cruising with an autistic child can feel overwhelming, especially on embarkation day. There are crowds, lines, announcements, unfamiliar spaces and several transitions before the vacation truly begins. As a single... Read more...