by: Nicole Thibault, CATP – Magical Storybook Travels In 2017, the Family Travel Association (FTA) released a study called, “Learning More About Today’s Modern Traveling Family.” In this study, the Family Travel Association identified three kinds of family travelers: The…
Parents with children on the autism spectrum often find vacationing to be a challenge due to sensory needs, dietary restrictions and safety concerns. The Sheraton Park Hotel at the Anaheim Resort is the latest destination to become a Certified…
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…
By Robert Naseef, Ph.D. When a child is first diagnosed on the autism spectrum, parents often feel incredibly alone and isolated. This feeling of alienation can impact the family as a whole. It is normal to wonder and not know…
By Dr. Stephen Shore, Internationally-recognized Autism Speaker, Professor, Author It all starts with an idea… Disney World, one of the Beaches Resorts, or a cruise in the Mediterranean. In the nexus of places to visit and available supports for the…
By Diana Yazhbina M.S., CCC-SLP When traveling with your children one plans for a time full of adventure, laughter and endless memories. Unfortunately, there are many parents with children on the spectrum disorder who are afraid to embark on 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…
IBCCES Accessibility Card Now Available as a Mobile App