Travel Tips & Tricks
Whether it is your 1st or 100th family adventure, here are some tips and tricks to help make travel easier. Picking a destination, packing or navigating the airport, we hope these tips and tricks get you going!
Flying with an Autistic Child Is All About Good Preparation
National Autism Awareness Month ended on April 30, just weeks before the summer travel season commences. Sometimes families of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder avoid summer vacation plans which include a flight to their destination--after all, children without this condition often find flying stressful, and autistic children have the added challenge of needing routine and predictability. According to Minitime.com, such concerns are understandable, but there are things you can do to prepare your autistic child for a happy and enjoyable first flight.
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Seven Tips to Make Air Travel Easier for Those with Autism Spectrum Disorder
For those that live with autism spectrum disorder, whether living with it yourself, or living with a family member that is autistic, the thought of traveling may be very off putting. Autism can make travel hard due to the bright lights, loud noises, vibrations, and changes in routine. However this change in routine can also be very beneficial to those with autism. Whilst traveling by car may seem less daunting, air travel is sometimes the only option. These seven tips can help make your air travel just that little bit easier. Special Needs Travel Made Easy with Apps
Technology has paved the way for traveling with special needs. Not enough spot light has been put on all the special needs apps that have been made to help with nearly every aspect of life and travel. If only parents and caretakers knew how easy traveling could be with these apps , maybe more special needs families would have the chance to experience a life-changing trip. Here are some types of apps to consider downloading before your next trip! Tips for Traveling to a Foreign Country with Your Special Needs Child There are many different types of travel. You can go somewhere close by for a weekend getaway. Or you can go backpacking to Europe for six months. Depending on where you’re going, you’ll have to prepare in different ways. Plus, you’ll also need to take the requirements of your special needs child into consideration. If you’re planning to travel to a foreign country, here are a few tips to help you prepare: Courage in Traveling: Packing
Traveling with your family can feel overwhelming. It requires planning and preparation which may be difficult to fit into your already busy life. However, traveling as a family is an important way to bond and create memories that will last a lifetime. Consider the following packing tips that will help give you courage in traveling as a family. You can do it! Simple Steps for Finding Courage in Traveling
The art of traveling can seem overwhelming, especially when there are special needs to consider, but finding the courage to do it doesn't have to be an obstacle. Before you throw out the possibility of a dream trip, check out some ways to overcome your fear. "All your dreams can come true if you have the courage to pursue them."--Walt Disney. Prepare Well, Be Democratic and Soothe Anxieties
Some of the worst travel experiences include family vacations when everyone seems to fight and skiing vacations that turn to mush because of rain. If you’re traveling with a special needs child, you can run into very specific problems such as the inability to find your child’s medication or the lack of facilities for those with physical challenges. Your vacation is meant to be a fun time for you and your family. So avoid those worst travel experiences by considering the following tips: How to Avoid Unwelcome Surprises When Traveling
The family vacation. A time of relaxation and rest, but too often also a time of stress and mishaps. The internet is full of horror stories that depict travel going wrong. Fortunately, by taking some pre-vacation precautions, you can make sure that you won't end up on a TV show about the worst travel experiences. 3 Tips to Create Family Memories Through Travel
Every family wants to look back on their vacation and have fond memories. Sometimes, however, vacations are ruined, either because of practical reasons (lost luggage) or because your family members just can’t seem to agree on things. Traveling is never going to be perfect; you’re always going to come across issues that you hadn’t anticipated. However, this doesn’t mean that you can’t overcome them and have a good time all the same. It’s important to take everything in your stride, from the kid throwing up next to you on the plane to getting lost when you step out in a new city. Here are a few tips that might help you to maintain your sangfroid and create family memories through travel: |
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