Welcome to my blog. Follow along as we explore alI there is to see and do in SoCal including travel, events, food and all things autism friendly.
All in Autism
Discovery Cube OC in Santa Ana is a great place for children with Autism offering social and learning opportunities.
It is hard! It will get harder! There will be days that you just want to curl up in a ball and cry but.... it will get easier!
Wondering if your ASD child can visit and enjoy Knott's Berry Farm? Well we have visited on many occasions and I am pleased to share, it can work for our kids and young adults with autism.
Step into the pages of Eric Carle’s colorful picture books in this VERY hands on and autism friendly exhibit at the Discovery Cube OC now through May 14th.
Lights, camera, Action! We finally made it to Universal Studios Hollywood! So is the park Autism Friendly? Get the scoop on how to make the best of your day and prepare your family before you go.
Have you taken your child to the Aquarium of the Pacific yet? I have a few tips and areas that you might find to be your child's favorite for sensory fixes and provide them with a calming experience as well.
I had the opportunity to do the construction walk thru before the opening of Great Wolf Lodge in Garden Grove last year and I was very interested in staying on the property and seeing if it was autism friendly.
We are lucky to have several large amusement park close by us in Southern California, one of my daughters favorite is Legoland in Carlsbad. Luckily they have a system to help with the biggest issue most with Autism have, waiting in line!
I stumbled upon this amazing origination providing a great service to some of our most precious and deserving children. Golden Heart Books in a non profit org founded by Vanessa McGann. Read more about them and how you too can help!
Not sure if you or your child with Autism can spend the day at Disneyland? Here is the breakdown of the ever evolving DAS system and how you can get the most out of your time in the parks.
So with autism, social play with peers can be rough. The Micro kickboard is a game changer and best of all safe and fun.
Looking for a place to have your special needs child's birthday? I have a special place in my heart for these locations as they have all aided my child in her growth and tolerance for the larger "parks". I'm sharing my top 3 places to visit that A. won't break the bank and B. will be perfect for your special needs guests as well as their "nuro" typical peers.
