Disney with Neurodiversity:
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Anxiety, ADHD, and more
We have been a Disney family for a long time, but when we started to visit our youngest child who is on the autism spectrum we had to adjust and rethink how we both planed and managed our trips. Over the years we have learned a lot about how to navigate a Disney vacation with neurodiverse family members, and wanted to share our experiences with others.
We love to travel, yet traveling with someone who is not neurotypical can be daunting. Whether on the autism spectrum, anxiety or attention deficit, be it an adult or child, you or a family member trying to manage things outside of the expected and controlled can feel insurmountable and undoable. We have not only an ASD child, but other neurospicy members in our family. Over time we have learned how to successfully manage travel in a way that is enjoyable for everyone. Let’s look at how we approach vacations and travel, regardless of the destination. Read more
With a child on the Autism spectrum we've spent a lot of time navigating WDW through this lens. From our experience, here are things that need to be considered before a WDW trip with a family member on the spectrum. Read More
When traveling with a child or adult who is neurodiverse you cannot just take off on a trip spur of the moment. Pre-planning is fundamental for any Disney trip to be successful, and even more in this case. From our experience, here are things that can done help prepare your neurodivergent family member for a WDW trip. Read More
When traveling with a Neurodiverse family member, friend, or someone who is strongly introverted it is vital to build in time for them to regroup and reset after dealing with crowds and unfamiliar places all day. Let's look at the best places in the parks to take a sensory break. Read More
With a child on the autism spectrum we've spent a lot of time navigating WDW through this lens. From our experience, here are things that need to be considered when planning a WDW trip with Neurodivergent family member. Read More
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