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I am an RN with 25 years of experience working with children with developmental, intellectual and physical disabilites. I currently work with a developmental pediatrician and have a special interest in children with autism spectrum disorders. I am also a travel consultant specializing in group cruises/vacations for families of children with ASD or other special needs. I am interested in learning what things parents of children with autism look for when planning a family vacation and also what kind of services/ activities they like to have provided when they travel. People can view my travel website at www.traveloptibilities.com. Thank you for providing this valuable website for families with children who have ASD!
I have a 10 year old daughter with Autism. My husband and I would love to go camping again, but every time we try our daughter has a serious meltdown. Can anyone suggest what they have done to prepare their child? Also, does anyone know of a campground in the Southern California area that is Autism friendly?
Thank you for your time.
Thank you for your time.
Having a child with Autism presents many challenges, including planning and managing appropriate vacations for the WHOLE family. We are about to change all of that. Our mission is simple? to provide families that have a child with Autism necessary preparation, tools and support to have an enjoyable and memorable vacation for each and every family member! Beginning in the summer of 2011, we will begin the first of our hosted trips in Alaska and Costa Rica. Trips are inclusive; with lodging, meals and activities. Families will be able to customize each day with group and/or individual therapeutic opportunities.
Director and founder, Melissa Bridges (BA-Therapeutic Recreation, M.Ed-Special Education)and her support staff of teachers, occupational therapists and speech/language pathologists have spent decades specializing in the care and treatment of children that have Autism. Their expertise, along with the natural beauty and abundance of activities offered will keep your family in awe from the moment you step off the plane.
Our Alaska trip is located in the heart of the Kenai Peninsula and all of our activities are a short very scenic drive from our base located at Trail Lake Lodge in Moose Pass. While there, we will be given exclusive use of the pavilion that sits right on the shores of Trail Lake.
We love what we do and we love where we do it! So join us this summer in a place where pictures and words can only scratch the surface of what's waiting for your family to discover.
www.bridgestoadventure.com
Director and founder, Melissa Bridges (BA-Therapeutic Recreation, M.Ed-Special Education)and her support staff of teachers, occupational therapists and speech/language pathologists have spent decades specializing in the care and treatment of children that have Autism. Their expertise, along with the natural beauty and abundance of activities offered will keep your family in awe from the moment you step off the plane.
Our Alaska trip is located in the heart of the Kenai Peninsula and all of our activities are a short very scenic drive from our base located at Trail Lake Lodge in Moose Pass. While there, we will be given exclusive use of the pavilion that sits right on the shores of Trail Lake.
We love what we do and we love where we do it! So join us this summer in a place where pictures and words can only scratch the surface of what's waiting for your family to discover.
www.bridgestoadventure.com
We are again forming a team to run the Long Beach Marathon and raising funds for autism charity. I'd like to offer the highest fundraiser an expense paid trip and want to get some contacts to work with in the travel/ autism community. Any input please email me at benfesagaiga@train4autism.org Thank you.
Would you consider linking with my blog http://www.areaautism.blogspot.com ?
It is more of a lifestyle resource for families and persons with autism in the Northeast Florida area. Thanks in advance and I really enjoy your site! Email is basorem@gmail.com
It is more of a lifestyle resource for families and persons with autism in the Northeast Florida area. Thanks in advance and I really enjoy your site! Email is basorem@gmail.com
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Autism Travel Author
11:23 PM on January 22, 2010
resellerhosting says...
I have visited your website so many times but only just noticed you have a guestbook!
Thank you for visiting!
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resellerhosting
11:05 PM on January 22, 2010
I have visited your website so many times but only just noticed you have a guestbook!
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Jane
02:05 AM on January 14, 2010
Hi
I have visited your website and it is helpful for everyone whos like to travel.
I introduce a website Kerala Travel, the first online travel community provides information on tourist places in Kerala. You can Meet friends, add and share your knowledge about your hometown/village or any other place.
I have visited your website and it is helpful for everyone whos like to travel.
I introduce a website Kerala Travel, the first online travel community provides information on tourist places in Kerala. You can Meet friends, add and share your knowledge about your hometown/village or any other place.
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Ollie
07:28 AM on January 04, 2010
Hi guys, Great website!There are so many great communities out there, I run one myself called www.specialeducationneeds.info which provides all kinds of useful information about speech therapy, sen, dyslexia, sensory rooms, autism and other forms of disibility.We would love to hear from some of you. We have just published a post about a brilliant peice of software called Visual Voice Pro. It looks great for people working with SEN, Speech Therapy, and other kinds of therapy in sensory rooms. Thanks and keep up the good work!
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Erika Villanueva
06:23 PM on September 07, 2009
I am a travel consultant w/a 6 yr old that has Down Syndrome and ASD. I was just adding a page on my site dedicated to traveling w/autism. I came accross your site...how great is that! Wondering if I can add your link to my site. Please contact me.www.viajestogo.com
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Meghan
03:57 AM on July 20, 2009
I reached your website through a search of travel services for children with autism. Would you consider linking my website, www.specialtravelers.org, as a resource to families who have children with autism? Thank you.
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Heather
05:46 PM on May 12, 2009
Glad to hear you are feeling better! Hope your travels go well
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traveltourismautism
11:28 AM on April 23, 2009
elizabeth says...
My son is high functioning autistic and has difficulties with car rides more than 3 hours. His father doesn't want to understand this and plans on putting him in a car for more than 10 hrs. with almost no breaks soon. Where can I find information to give to him and to the courts to support what I am seeing/experiencing and my concerns of what will happen to my son if he hasn't been prepared for this and isn't ready to handle a long car like this?
Elizabeth - My heart goes out to you! Long car rides for any child are difficult despite the diagnosis of autism. I have a few recomendations. Please download my free ebook that has several suggestions for long car rides. Feel free to pass it along to your son's father. The suggestions are gathered from many parents who have driven distances with their typical and autistic children. One mother takes a 12 hour drive every summer with seven children -- three of whom are autistic!
I also have an article dedicated entirely to car rides. This article has been picked up by several parenting ezines.
The key to long car rides is preparation. What interests your son? Video games? Movies? Snacks? Books? And most of all be prepared to take breaks!
The suggestions on this website are valid for any child. Not just those with an autistic diagnosis.
I hope all goes well! Feel free to pass all of this information along.
Ann
I'm sorry, I do not have any statistical information to provide you. Only anecdotal evidence.
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traveltourismautism
11:28 AM on April 23, 2009
Bill Gibson says...
What a great site? Hope all is well. Somebody please let me know
I am doing well. I am gaining strength and my hair has grown back. My latest scans indicate that I am stable! A cause for celebration! I hope to begin working again soon!
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elizabeth
10:13 AM on April 23, 2009
My son is high functioning autistic and has difficulties with car rides more than 3 hours. His father doesn't want to understand this and plans on putting him in a car for more than 10 hrs. with almost no breaks soon. Where can I find information to give to him and to the courts to support what I am seeing/experiencing and my concerns of what will happen to my son if he hasn't been prepared for this and isn't ready to handle a long car like this?
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Bill Gibson
08:36 PM on April 19, 2009
What a great site? Hope all is well. Somebody please let me know
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Bill Gibson
06:17 PM on April 19, 2009
I like your site. I am a grad student in SpEd and work with a ministry. I want to explore vacation opportunities for folks with special needs
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Nicole
08:39 PM on September 15, 2008
The author of this NY Times article liked your website. Did she call you?
http://travel.nytimes.com/2008/09/14/travel/14heads.html?ei=5070&
emc=eta1
http://travel.nytimes.com/2008/09/14/travel/14heads.html?ei=5070&
emc=eta1
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Nicole
01:18 AM on August 29, 2008
Hi Anne! I wasn't sure where to give you my email address, so I'll try giving it to you here since the form hides it. --WyattsMom
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traveltourismautism
07:22 AM on April 21, 2008
Michelle - From where you live, you can split the trip up and spend the night in the DC area - it is only seven hours away. There is also a great rest stop outside of Williamsburg with a Visitors Center and family restrooms. Stopping in Williamsburg is a good option as well. It is fairly easy to get to from the highway and will give you time to walk around (without paying a entry fee!) Once you pass through Norfolk, it is only an hour or two to Nags Head with plenty of stops on the way. Have fun!
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traveltourismautism
07:20 AM on April 21, 2008
Catherine - I had to laugh at your entry because it brought up memories of stories from other parents with the same situation! I am no looking forward to the teen years! Does you son like to help in planning with the route, maps, activities, etc?
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Catherine
02:40 AM on April 21, 2008
Taking two trips this year- National Park road trip (summer) and flying to Europe (Christmas). My son is mid-level high functioning, but he's a teenage, now, so we have a-t-t-i-t-u-d-e problems. We also had problems with him -ahem- stimming inappropriately in the back seat on our last road trip!
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Michelle Zimmerman
12:37 PM on February 23, 2008
We are heading to Nags Head this summer. Need to make travel arrangements for stopping on the way down and on the way back as our son will need time out of the van. Any helpful tips for our travel would be appreciated.8)
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