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Special Needs Decorations: How to Celebrate, Simply

Special Needs Decorations: How to Celebrate, Simply

Why do you need special needs decorations? A diagnosis of autism or related challenges can decrease your radius dramatically. Which means you likely are spending more time in your home than you may have thought possible. So why not make it as festive as you can? If your child is like mine, ... View Post

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Autism Mom Life, Piece of Mind Picks, Special Needs Activities

Autism Family: 4 Simple Indoor Sensory Activities

indoor sensory activities

Do you need indoor sensory activities? Meeting your child’s sensory needs is challenging year-round, but often it is even more difficult in the winter months.  In some parts of the country, freezing temperatures and harsh weather conditions make it difficult to get to favorite spots, or even ... View Post

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Autism Family: Simple Ideas for Outdoor Fun

simple ideas for outdoor fun

Is Outdoor Fun Important to Your Autistic Family Member? Different autistic individuals have different affinities.  Some are attached to animals, others fixate on cars. My son is very nature and outdoors focused.  He would choose to be outside 24 hours a day, 365 days a year if at all ... View Post

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Sensory Theraplay Box: 3 Reasons Your Special Needs Family Should Try It

Sensory Theraplay Box

Have you heard of a Sensory Theraplay Box?  If you haven’t, then here are three reasons your special needs family should try a Sensory Theraplay Box today. Online Shopping:  What special needs family doesn’t appreciate online shopping?  You can shop while your child is ... View Post

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What to do in Kona: 5 Piece of Mind Picks

What to do in Kona

What to do in Kona? There is so much to do on the Kona side of Hawaii’s Big Island that you will want to spend at least a week.  There is no end to the list of “perfect days” you can plan in the Kona area of the Big Island. Most visitors fly into Kona International Airport and rent a car.  ... View Post

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Autism Friendly Vacation, The Destination
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Autism Vacation, Kona, Piece of Mind Picks, Special Needs Vacation, The Big Island

Hilo Hidden Gems: What to do in Hilo Hawaii

What to do in Hilo Hawaii

What to do in Hilo Hawaii? Have you ever been to Hilo? Here are some ideas of what to do in Hilo Hawaii - time to plan a visit! Though most flights - and thus most visitors - arrive on the "Kona side" or western side of Hawaii Island, you take some time to think about what there is to do in ... View Post

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Autism Friendly Vacation, The Destination
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Autism Vacation, Special Needs Vacation, The Big Island

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About

Our family has been working through the puzzle of autism since 2011. We wanted a place to celebrate our successes, enjoy family time, and create memories. Travel can be challenging, but it is more manageable when you know you have a suitable place to stay when you arrive. For us, the Piece of Mind Retreat will be that place. We hope it will be for you as well. Read More…

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To learn more about our special needs housing community project in Kona, click here:

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