“It Really Is Disneyland”: The Benefits of Sleepaway Camp for Autistic Children and Adults

• By: Emily Blumberg Freelance Writer
• April 3rd, 2026
• autism summer camps, camper inclusion, community building, family engagement, individualized support, recreational activities, social skills development, Spring 2026 Issue, staff training
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After 32 years as the Director of Family Support Services at Citizen Options Unlimited, Savita Sharma still begins a countdown to the organization’s Camp Loyaltown in Hunter, NY each January. “Parents tell me: ‘Bags are packed, it’s only January. [Our child] knows camp is coming,’”...