Stuffed animals have long been seen as cuddly sources of comfort, but with the added weight, they “bear” a greater therapeutic benefit. These sensory-friendly plush calm the nervous system and help ground children of all ages who may be dealing with certain special needs. Whether it is anxiety as an adult, or kids
Tag: Autism
Family Experiences True Magic of Snow White While at Epcot
To say Disney is the “Most Magical Place on Earth” might just be an understatement for Lauren and Bill Bergner who took a recent family trip to Walt Disney World where they experienced the true magic of Snow White at Epcot. The Bergner family recently took a trip where it
Aquatica Orlando: First Water Park in the World to be a Certified Autism Center
Sea World has announced that its water park, Aquatica Orlando, has become the first water park in the world to be certified for visitors with autism. On Tuesday, the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards(IBCCES) designated Aquatica Orlando as a “Certified Autism Center”. As part of the
Disney World wins Disability lawsuit
Disney won a lawsuit earlier this week in which a plaintiff was suing Walt Disney World Parks and Resorts saying that the Disable Access Service Card (DAS) violates the American with Disabilities Act. Not only winning the judgement granted, the court also required the plaintiff to pay all of Disney’s legal fees.
LEGOLAND Florida Partners with Autism Speaks
LEGOLAND Florida Resort has announced they are joining efforts with Autism Speaks to help raise awareness and help accommodate guests with special needs and make vacation destinations more accessible for guests with Autism. Autism Speaks, world’s leading Autism science and advocacy organization to make its iconic kid-centric theme park a
Disney World’s Guest Assistance Card Details
For anyone that is visiting Walt Disney World in a wheelchair or if you have another medical condition that requires accommodations, I highly recommend stopping by guest relations to pick up a Guest Assistance Card. This card will help alert Cast Members of your needs and can make your vacation
Vacationing at Disney World with Special Needs: ASD/ADHD
Families with special needs children may find the idea of traveling daunting. Vacation planning should be a fun time and something to look forward to, not fear or dread. As a travel agent, I have been blessed to find families with special needs very open about their unique situation and
Disney World’s Guest Assistance Card Details
For anyone that is visiting Walt Disney World in a wheelchair or if you have another medical condition that requires accommodations, I highly recommend stopping by guest relations to pick up a Guest Assistance Card. This card will help alert Cast Members of your needs and can make your vacation
Vacationing with Special Needs: ASD/ADHD
Families with special needs children may find the idea of traveling daunting. Vacation planning should be a fun time and something to look forward to, not fear or dread. As a travel agent, I have been blessed to find families with special needs very open about their unique situation and
Ask a Disney Question: Resort Options and Park Hoppers for Children with Autism?
This question comes from Melinda, who asks: Hi! My family usually stays at WDW during the September off season. We have a 15 yr old that is autistic and a 4 yr old . We have never stayed during a busy season! Is it true that the parks close due to
