Travel

Ann Schlosser is mother to a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder and two neurotypicals. She is a high school English teacher, author and autism advocate. Living with her own medical problems, Ann and her husband decided early that their child would go where they went. Since the diagnosis, they have traveled to New York City, Walt Disney World, the mountains and have gone camping. Knowing the difficulties of travel with neurotypical children let alone a child with autism, Ann wished to share her stories, critiques and tips to traveling with a child who has autism so that you can learn how to enjoy the wonderful adventures and magical moments that await you and your family. Here is her sharing...

How did we survive the trip?                           

Travel tips on how to make traveling with an individual with autism easier

List of books and articles for further reading about traveling with a child with autism from Autism Speaks:

What about community outings, like dental appointments, going to the grocery store, family/friends gatherings, etc?  Proffessionals at the May Institute provide information about how to enjoy community outings with Autistic Children
http://www.mayinstitute.org/pdfs/0812_may_institute_exceptional_parent.pdf


As always, Safety is still the first concern.  See the special needs travel safety guide from care.com:

http://www.care.com/special-needs-special-needs-travel-safety-p1017-q596.html



Other resources about special needs travel: 

http://www.asdvacations.com/

Wings for Autism     
https://www.massport.com/logan-airport/about-logan/airport-programs/wings-for-autism/

Autism on the seas: First Special Needs Travel Provider to be Named a Partner of the Year by Royal Caribbean International
https://autismontheseas.com/

http://www.friendshipcircle.org/blog/2011/12/05/airplane-travel-5-books-to-help-prepare-your-special-needs-child/
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