Reboot Before Takeoff: Regulation Strategies for Traveling Neurodiverse Families

• By: Lauren Tucker, EdD Southern Connecticut State University
• April 3rd, 2026
• anxiety management, communication strategies, family travel, game-based grounding, neurodiverse families, sensory challenges, Spring 2026 Issue, travel preparation, video self-modeling
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Family travel is stressful. Full stop. Especially when your family has distinct needs planning and preparation can be overwhelming…like trying to update your phone while your storage is full, the Wi-Fi is unstable, and three apps are frozen at once. Chunking the aspects of travel and identifying...

A Family Guide to Disney World Orlando with a Neurodivergent Child

• By: Dave Chapman Freelance Journalist
• January 9th, 2026
• anxiety management, autism travel, creating positive experiences, disability accommodations, Disney World, family vacation planning, preparation and routines, sensory challenges, theme park accessibility
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In July, writer Dave Chapman, visiting from the UK, visited Disney World in Orlando, Florida with partner Amy and son Jamie, who has autism. Planning a trip to Disney World Orlando can feel overwhelming for any family, but when your child is autistic, the challenges—and rewards—are unique. We...

The Importance of Integrative Care: Collaboration Among Therapists, Doctors and Family

• By: Rebecca Sachs, PhD, ABPP Fay J. Lindner Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities
• October 1st, 2013
• anxiety management, collaborative treatment, family involvement, Integrated Care, mental health support, multidisciplinary team, patient-centered care
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Climbing on the playground tower at the Fay J. Lindner Center was a bundle of energy and joy named Joshua. Dressed in swim trunks from his camp day, hair cut short and handsome and a T-shirt covered with Angry Birds stickers, Joshua slid down the pole, gave his mom a quick hug and kiss, and plopped...