Do you need autism resources for travel? Is this you? "I want to go on vacation - but it’s too hard to plan, we don't know where to go, my autistic family member won’t have fun, my neurotypical kids won’t have fun...." Autism families had no shortage of reasons to cancel or postpone (or never ... View Post
Kona Take Out: 5 Tempting Ways to Stay In and Eat Well
Do you need ideas for Kona Take Out? The Kona area has dozens of delicious ocean- and mountain-view restaurants to enjoy. They range from the casual - like Island Lava Java and Quinn’s Almost by the Sea - to more special occasion spots - like Ulu Ocean Grill at the Four Seasons and ... View Post
5 Ways to Rethink Autism Family Vacations: What No One Tells You
The idea of autism family vacations may seem like a bit of an oxymoron. I have shared how we use sibling travel and quick couples getaways to reincorporate travel into our autism family. But family vacations exist for a reason - they are the foundations of childhood memories, connectedness, and ... View Post
Autism Vacation Planning: Do You Need a Break?
Autism Vacation Planning: Special Vacations for Special Families If you have a special needs family member, then you likely need a vacation MORE than the average person. But you are probably less likely to take one. Why? Because traveling with a special needs family member can be ... View Post
What is the Piece of Mind Retreat? Special Vacations for Special Families
What is the Piece of Mind Retreat? When you are a traveler, and your family loves to travel, but your life has been changed by autism or other special needs, travel can be difficult. It can become something you dread, not look forward to. You pore over rental home listings, zoom in on the ... View Post
Where to Stay in Kona? 6 Unique Options to Consider
All prices as of time of publication: January, 2020 You have options for where to stay in Kona, depending on what you are looking for in your Hawaiian vacation. If you have a family member with special needs then you are probably looking for something that will allow you to have a ... View Post