Family Travel and Autism

Vacations with a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder can be chaotic, nerve rattling and stressful!  So stressful that many families do not take a vacation.  Well, no more!  Welcome to the site dedicated to helping your family travel, vacation and have fun!

Do you love nature but need more structure to your outings?  Perhaps your little one would like to learn more about the beach, dinosaurs or (eek!) bats?  Then check into the story about the Junior Ranger Program  offered in our National Parks.

Adventure travel?  Why should I pay when my everyday life with my son is an adventure?

The key to a happy vacation is simple really.  Just like the real estate mantra -- instead of location, chant preparation.

Our new article on the Happiest Place on Earth helps with management of your children and money.

Camping can be cost effective as well as family oriented.  Enjoy the great outdoors again!

Getting there is a real battle and hours in the car can stress the happiest of families.  Gadgets in the car help with the ride and they don't have to break your bank.

While undergoing treatment for a rare cancer, site author Ann Schlosser, will be updating the website infrequently.   Please feel free to download the free ebook and utilize the website.  For information on her current condition, check out her blog, www.livingintheupside.blogspot.com   

UPDATE 4/22/09  Ann has just returned from NYC and a comprehensive scan with her oncologist.  She is tumor free!  On May 7th, she will be celebrating her one year anniversary of being tumor free.  Yet she is still recovering from the chemotherapy and surgery.  She is looking forward to a camping trip with her family out west.  Most of her time is spent preparing physically for this trip.  She hopes to return to support this website soon.  Thank you all for your support and patience!

Since my good news in April, we have decided to take a long family trip.  I have written about it in the travel blog if you would like any details.  This trip has required a great deal of planning.  In fact, I have even reviewed my past stories so that I can use my own advice.  Like I said before, the key is preparation, preparation and preparation.