Originally Posted By jjca05 I have read information on the allears.net website, it is very helpful. I am just curious if any of the fans here have kids with Autism. What your experiences are and any suggestions. My Son has Autism Spectrum Disorder, and I am also curious if they have the disability card that still works for kids who has Autism. Thank you
Originally Posted By MPierce Here are some links that might give you some additional information. <a href="http://www.diz-abled.com/Disney-Resources/Articles/Disney-Autism-interview.htm" target="_blank">http://www.diz-abled.com/Disne...view.htm</a> http://mousepad.mouseplanet.com/archive/index.php/t-122645.html <a href="http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_are_tips_for_guests_with_autism_at_Disney_World" target="_blank">http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What...ey_World</a> <a href="http://ezinearticles.com/?Vacationing-at-Walt-Disney-World-with-Your-Child-with-Autism&id=648217" target="_blank">http://ezinearticles.com/?Vaca...d=648217</a> <a href="http://awalkabout.wordpress.com/2009/02/22/10-tips-for-taking-your-autistic-child-to-disney-world/" target="_blank">http://awalkabout.wordpress.co...y-world/</a> <a href="http://disneyworld.orlandovacation.com/articles/special-needs/guests-with-autism.php" target="_blank">http://disneyworld.orlandovaca...tism.php</a>
Originally Posted By sjhym33 When you get to the Disney resort you want to go to Guest Services with any medical documentation you have about what your needs for your son. Guest Service will issue a Guest with Disability card based on your documention. There are several levels of assistance cards so you will want to make sure you understand what your needs are and if the card will offer that assistance. There is nothing worse than getting to a park expecting one kind of accomodation and finding out the card is offering something else.
Originally Posted By beamerdog My son, who has Aspergers, is now an adult, and has been going to WDW since he's eight. The park experience varied with his age. How old is your son? The one thing missing from these articles is using the First Aid Stations. There is usually a quiet area to sit in outside the stations, but, you can also go inside the building and take a stimulation-free "time out" in one of the examining rooms. Plan one or more of these if your son gets overstimulated - it really helped tremendously when my son was young. Above all, and I can't stress this too much: Don't Try and Do Everything!!!! We did a lot of bench sitting in between attractions - talking about what he thought was the most fun, the hotel, etc. and trying to get him to focus on us and take a break from the stimulation as best we could. Also, take time to wind him down and make the transition of leaving the park more pleasant. Have you been to a disney park before? Go on YouTube - they have lots of clips of the interior of rides so you'll know what to expect and whether or not it's something your son would like, tolerate or hate. You're all going to have the best time. Cast members are just the best with children (and adults, lol) with special needs. Have a Magical Trip
Originally Posted By MPierce Actually getting advice from someone who has been there Is so much better than any link I could provide.
