Water safety is extremely important for individuals on the autism spectrum to learn in their lives. They tend to have an affinity for water, which is part of the reason why drowning is one of the most common causes of…
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Published 03 Apr
It is important to be informed about the resources available to people with autism when traveling to help make the travel experience as positive as possible. While families with individuals on the autism spectrum will often avoid vacations, by using…
Published 02 Nov
By Jackie Nunes 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. But…
Published 12 Oct
Contributed by: Melissa A. Rowan – Certified Autism Travel Professional, Travel Consultant | Make Incredible Memories Travel Children giggling and whispering contentedly in the backseat of the car with nary an argument. Cherubic children sleeping peacefully in their beds – where they…
Published 04 Jun
by: Nicole Thibault, CATP – Magical Storybook Travels When my son was first diagnosed with Autism, even leaving the house was a challenge. My son’s meltdowns often happened in public, where sensory overloads of sights and sounds would often overwhelm him….
Published 24 May
By: Kerry Magro, best-selling author, speaker, and disability advocate In honor of Elmwood Park Zoo (officially becoming the first zoo in the world to become a Certified Autism Center) and Santa Barbara Zoo (first zoo on the West Coast to…
Published 26 Apr
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…
Published 09 Mar
By Kerry Magro, award-winning national speaker, author, and advocate To pick the best summer camp options for your loved one on the autism spectrum, try to gather as much information as possible ahead of time. Here are some questions and…
Published 06 Mar
By Kerry Magro, award-winning national speaker, author, and advocate You wouldn’t believe how many posts I see when spring is just around the corner about families having difficulties with an individual with autism when it comes to public outings!…