OrlandoVacation.com has earned the Certified Autism Center designation and is only the second vacation home rental organization to do so in the country. The Certified Autism Center (CAC) designation demonstrates the organization’s commitment to ensuring individuals and families with children…
By Dr. Chris O’Shea Just over a year ago Sebastian had his first introduction to scuba diving at Beaches Ocho Rios. Sebastian has wanted to scuba dive since he was about three. His success with the ‘Bubblemaker’ introduction was largely…
By Jackie Nunes, Wondermoms.org Once a child becomes mobile most parents invest significant effort into childproofing their homes. They watch their little ones like hawks from the time they can roll over and scooch through the crazy days of toddlerhood….
[excerpt from CNN.com] A vacation to an amusement park can be a daunting venture for any family, but for a family of a child with special needs, that trip may seem like an impossible dream. You’re always on edge,” said…
By: Kerry Magro, best-selling author, speaker, and disability advocate With the news of Sesame Place becoming one of the first theme parks in the world to become a Certified Autism Center I wanted to take a moment to discuss the…
By Dr. Chris O’Shea We are recently back from another family trip to Beaches Ocho Rios. We were aware of the recent IBCCES certification of the resort and were curious as to how this would affect our trip. The staff…
By Angela Drews-Weaver We are a blended family of five. I am a step-mom, adopted mom and a birth mom. My adopted son has sensory issues, anxiety, ADD fetal alcohol, as well as is on the spectrum. He is a…
Dr. Chris O’Shea & Sherri O’Shea Let me introduce you to our family. Chris and I, Sherri, live in a small town in rural Ontario, Canada. Chris currently works at a resort and provides first aid to skiers in the…