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...