Disney World is the Happiest Place on Earth but can also be the most stimulating as well. All the colors, noises, lights and interactions can be overwhelming for even the average person, imagine experiencing it through the eyes of a kids with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD) or Autism Spectrum Disorders! But have no fear, you have…
We recently had an EPIC family vacation to Zion National Park, Antelope Canyon, Grand Canyon National Park and we were fortunate to also attend the RiSE Festival outside of Las Vegas to end our journey. I shared a lot of our items I purchased before on Instastories (follow me @sensorykidsguide) and I put them through the test! My reviews and…
Day 5 & 6 Exploring the Grand Canyon National Park *START HERE to find our full itinerary and links to each portion of our trip! *GEAR round-up Post HERE, including sensory items we ALWAYS travel with. After driving from Page, Arizona (only about a 2 1/2 hour drive) we arrived at the Grand Canyon National Park for lunch reservation at…
Day 4, Antelope Canyon and Page, Arizona *START HERE to find our full itinerary and links to each portion of our trip! *GEAR round-up Post HERE, including sensory items we ALWAYS travel with. After some pretty epic views at Zion National Park, we were super excited to explore Page, Arizona and Antelope Canyon. There weren’t a ton of accommodation options…
Days 1, 2 & 3, Zion National Park *START HERE to find our full itinerary and links to each portion of our trip! *GEAR round-up Post HERE, including sensory items we ALWAYS travel with. We ended up having a later flight into Las Vegas, Nevada arriving around 7pm and after picking up our rental minivan, getting dinner, we really didn’t…
Are you looking to travel out west with your kids, neurodiverse or not? We traveled for 8 days on a truly EPIC family vacation in the beginning of October to Zion National Park, Antelope Canyon, and Grand Canyon National Park! After months of pre-planning, I’m truly proud of each aspect of our trip and I am super glad to make…
Triggers: Fast moving roller coaster, Completely dark Pro: I’ll be honest…NONE! Seating: Sit three to a “rocket”, back to back with a cushioned lap belt across your hips EXIT: You can NOT step through as the end of the ride is in a separate place. Space Mountain although is devoid of bright flashing lights, it has all the other triggers…
Is your sensory kid in a traditional school setting? Or in a private school? Or even homeschooled? No matter which learning environment you have chosen for your child, these tools will be GREAT in aiding their learning needs and techniques. Let us know below if you have used any of these and how they have worked for you! Reminder, always…
Epcot has always been one of MY favorite Walt Disney World Parks, but not always one the kids gravitated towards but that has definitely changed over the last few years! It’s now ALL of our favorite! Be prepared for a LOT of walking, this is definitely the park to rent that stroller (even if they are a little older!) if…
Triggers: Fast moving roller coaster, dips/twists Pro: Short pause in middle of coaster Exit: You can opt out and wait on the other side of the exit gate if the child is 8 years or older One of the most popular rides in Toy Story Land inside Hollywood Studios, the Slinky Dog Dash! If your sensory child loves roller coasters,…
