Tips for Successful Holiday Travel with Your Young Child with AutismĀ 

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Travel is an essential part of the holiday season for many families. Visiting loved ones, whether by train, plane or automobile can create worry, fear and stress for children on the autism spectrum. By implementing a few tools and strategies, holiday travel can become more manageable and enjoyable for everyone involved. Set a realistic schedule […]

4 Travel Tips for Supporting a Child with Special Needs

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North Shore Center Blog, Madison Center Blog The holidays are a time when schedules and routines are interrupted. This can be difficult on anyone, but the change in routine can be especially hard for kids who are on the autism spectrum. On top of school break, therapy schedules are often also changed, and many new experiences […]

Sensory Toys that Travel Well

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North Shore Pediatric Blog, North Shore Teen & Young Adult Blog, Play Pals North Shore Blog, Madison Pediatric Blog, Play Pals Madison Blog Traveling for the holidays can be stressful, but these items may help make that road trip or upcoming plane ride easier for you and your family! Here are some sensory friendly toys that are easy to […]

Road Trip Tips: Planning for Success!

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North Shore Pediatric Blog, North Shore Teen & Young Adult Blog, Play Pals North Shore Blog, Madison Pediatric Blog, Play Pals Madison Blog Thinking of planning a trip? Thinking of driving over flying? Terrified of how your child will handle it? This is a common problem many parents of children with special needs (and even parents of children without!) […]