Why We Plan Differently: Creating a Sensory Friendly Disney Guide This Sensory-Friendly Disney Guide is designed to help you create a magical experience at Walt Disney World for neurodiverse children. After more than 30 years of visiting Walt Disney World—over 20 magical trips—I knew I wanted to share that joy with my own children. As […]
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download your copy In all my 30 years of visiting Walt Disney World, there has always been a holiday plan that we’ve followed (an Excel spreadsheet loaded with all the need-to-knows). That’s just how we roll, and, part of the fun in the countdown to Disney. However, never have we needed a Disney Park planner
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Visiting a busy city like London with an autistic child can feel overwhelming — but with the right preparation, it can become a rewarding and joyful experience. This guide will walk you through real-life, sensory-friendly activities in London, plus tips for creating a calm, inclusive day out for your neurodiverse family. Sensory-Friendly Activities in London:
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Dreaming of Disney magic without the airport hassle? In summer 2025, the Disney Fantasy sets sail from Southampton – giving UK families the chance to enjoy the wonder of Disney Cruise Line without flying to the USA. Whether you’re first-timers or seasoned cruisers, this is the ultimate family holiday, filled with character meet-and-greets, West-End-style shows,
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Planning a family holiday with an autistic child can feel overwhelming—especially when it comes to managing crowds, overstimulation, and transitions. After experiencing the Disney Wish from Cape Canaveral and the Disney Dream from Southampton in the UK, we’re now planning our third sailing. And it’s clear to us: a Disney Cruise for an autistic child
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I’ve put together this guide to the top 10 sensory rides at Walt Disney World—from one parent to another. Because let’s face it: we’re already juggling snack negotiations, meltdown prevention strategies, and 14 tabs open on the My Disney Experience app. When most people think of Disney World, they imagine iconic rides—from the whimsical charm of It’s
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Planning a Disney trip reveal is one of the most magical moments of any countdown — especially when you’re creating it with children in mind. In our neurodiverse household, we don’t do over-the-top surprises. We gently build anticipation through visual tools, structure, and a sprinkle of play — and that’s exactly how our Disney scavenger
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Flying with young children — especially those with additional needs — can feel overwhelming. In this CARES harness review, I’m sharing my families personal experience and why this simple device turned a potentially stressful flight into a much smoother journey. Honestly, I wasn’t sure how we were even going to get on the plane. My
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Almost four years since my son’s autism diagnosis, and here I am, reminiscing about that frosty December morning—the one where I drove to the hospital, nerves shot, only to spot a rainbow gleaming through my windscreen. A sign? I like to think so. What I know for sure is that I’ve learned A LOT since
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The absolute game-changer purchases for my neurodiverse family over the last four years? Sensory toys. What Are Sensory Toys Used For? In our house, they’re simply known as fidgets—and we’ve tried a lot of them. This has been a big learning curve since my son’s autism diagnosis and his preferences for different sensory toys have evolved over time.
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What are the signs of Autism? In this blog post I will take a deep dive, into the early signs of Autism that I spotted in my son, when I began his Autism diagnosis process at 2 years old. Four Years Ago, I Knew Nothing About Autism If you’d asked me back then, “What is autism?” my
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Let’s talk Carrot Cake Cookies… As well as being a busy SEN parent, in my spare time, I love to research (okay, obsess over) Disney snacks that someone, somewhere is enjoying in a Disney park. And, naturally, I desperately crave that it is me. (Sad? Maybe. Relatable? Absolutely.) While I scrimp and save for my
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