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There are defining moments in everyone’s life, moments that retrospectively change your course forever. The catalyst for my extensive travel happened when my older son was in third grade, trying to memorize the details and epochs of the Mayan and Aztec civilizations. He was sitting in his room pensively but puzzled, trying to grasp the finer points of their art, societies, and customs. His failed attempts to learn the material were compounded by his recent diagnosis of multiple learning difficulties; while he was successful at mastering basic mathematical and verbal skills, he could not progress properly in social studies. Now he was in … [Read more]
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Travel Memories of a Teen with Autism
Guest Post by Ryan Comins One of my most memorable family vacations took place during the summer of 1997. My dad had just graduated from college with a bachelor degree, so he treated my mom, my brother, and I with a two week trip out west. We … [Read More...]
10 Tips To Never Miss a Flight Connection Again
Missing a connecting flight is every traveler’s worst nightmare. Missing your flight can cause unnecessary stress, possible sleep deprivation, and unplanned expenses for food or to get an extra hotel room. At times, missing a flight can be out of … [Read More...]
How the Grace App helps traveling with Autism:Q&A with Lisa Domican
Why did you decide to create the app? I found that picture exchange communication was the best way to prompt and reward independent communication for both my children with Autism. I could observe their interests and needs, then create a picture … [Read More...]
Highlights from JetBlue’s ‘Wings for Autism’ event at Bob Hope Airport, Burbank
''Wings For Autism' is a program developed three years ago by JetBlue to help kids with autism become accustomed with airport settings. Here are some highlights from May 4th 2013 event at Bob Hope airport in Burbank for those who didn't … [Read More...]
On the benefits of attending JetBlue’s ‘Wings for Autism’-Q&A with Jennifer Damian
What made you come to the JetBlue event? I was approached by another autism family whose child had not experienced flying, thus affecting their ability to go as a family on holiday. Their son and my son have been friends since nursery … [Read More...]
Why visualizing your trip can be the key to a successful vacation
One of the best ways to plan a successful vacation especially when traveling with kids on the autism spectrum, is by visualizing your trip in advance. Thinking about the whole trip from start to finish can help you to see things you will … [Read More...]
Five Sensory Attractions worth visiting in Dallas
When someone mentions Dallas, Texas, some of us envision rich oil tycoons driving fancy cars, their wives shopping all of the luxury stores, and BBQ brunches. Perhaps the successful 80 series with the same name fueled that stereotype a bit, but … [Read More...]
Why Fly with TAM Airlines
When I made plans to fly from Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, I decided to book my flight with TAM Airlines because it is part of the well-trusted Star Alliance *I had never flown with them before, so I did not what to expect when I … [Read More...]
Preparing your Child with Autism for Travel
A little bit of advance preparation can go a long way for preventing problems later when it comes to travelling, both locally and abroad. The suggestions below are fun and easy ways to not only prepare your child with Autism, but is also a great … [Read More...]
Top 10 features a good hotel executive lounge should have
All hotel executive lounges are not created equal. Some are lavish, while some can be extremely bare bones, so unless the upgrade is free it is wise to educate yourself about what you will be getting making a decision to pay anything extra. A … [Read More...]
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