Traveling Different

Vacation Strategies for Parents of the Anxious, the Inflexible, and the Neurodiverse

Inbunden, Engelska, 2022

Av Dawn M. Barclay

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The award-winning travel bible for parents of children with autism spectrum disorder and/or mood and distraction disorders.“An essential read, not only for parents of autistic or otherwise neurodivergent children but for all families.”—Library Journal, Starred ReviewTraveling with children is always challenging, but for parents of children with autism spectrum disorder and/or mood and attention and distraction disorders it can be especially intimidating. In Traveling Different, Dawn M. Barclay presents travel strategies and anecdotes from Certified Autism Travel Professionals™, parents of special needs children, associations and advocates, and mental health professionals, broken down by mode of transportation and type of venue. The heart of the book outlines suggested itineraries for spectrum families as well as venues that cater to the unique special interests that are characteristic of individuals with autism.Culminating with a guide of travel agents who specialize in special needs travel and lists of organizations that advocate for special needs families, Traveling Different is the essential resource to make the cultural, educational, and bonding benefits of vacations available to all.

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Utgivningsdatum2022-08-15
Mått151 x 225 x 27 mm
Vikt553 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor344
FörlagBloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN9781538168660
UtmärkelserWinner of Finalist in the Parenting category 2023

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AcknowledgementsPreface Part I: INTRODUCTIONChapter One: Every Family Deserves to TravelChapter Two: Traveling with Any Child Can Be ChallengingChapter Three: The Growing Focus on Traveling with Children on and off the SpectrumChapter Four: Modifications Can Help Every Family’s TravelPart II: SETTING THE STAGEChapter Five: Starting SmallChapter Six: Pre-Trip PreparationChapter Seven: Foreign vs. Domestic?PART III: MODES OF TRAVELChapter Eight: Navigating Airline TravelChapter Nine: Negotiating Car and Bus TravelChapter Ten: Chugging Along: Train TravelChapter Eleven: Smooth Sailing: Cruise TravelPART IV: ONCE YOU’VE ARRIVEDChapter Twelve: Staying the Course: Various Accommodations OptionsChapter Thirteen: The Great Outdoors—Camping, RVs, and MoreChapter Fourteen: To See or Not to See—Tours and VenuesChapter Fifteen: Taking the Bite Out of Restaurant DiningChapter Sixteen: Other Suggested ModificationsPART V: DESTINATIONS AND SPECIAL INTEREST TRAVELChapter Seventeen: Suggested ItinerariesPART VI: RESOURCES AND ASSISTANCEChapter Eighteen: ResourcesBibliographyNotesIndexAbout the Author

Barclay, a longtime travel agent and editor at Travel Agent magazine, found her life changed when she became a mother. She searched for a book to help her navigate traveling with two young children but came up empty-handed. Years later, she has created the book she once needed, with guidance from Certified Autism Travel Professionals, mental health experts, and parents of children on the spectrum. Starting from the premise that every family should be able to travel, Barclay’s book includes tips on packing a “go-to” bag, creating a relaxed vacation schedule that works for the entire family, preparing for a trip with bibliotherapy (including lists of books to read with children), and navigating TSA precheck and international travel. It also lists sites that are certified as accommodating for autistic people. Much of the book’s guidance will also be useful for families with neurotypical children as well. An essential read, not only for parents of autistic or otherwise neurodivergent children but for all families.