Top Tips for Taking Your Child with Autism on Vacation
                     TOP TIPS FOR TAKING YOUR 
CHILD WITH AUTISM ON 
VACATION
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BENEFITS
There are many benefits associated with 
going on a family vacation. After all, 
without having to contend with work, 
school, or your usual social calendar, 
you can spend more quality time with 
each other than ever before.
While you may view an escape from 
your home and routine as something to 
look forward to, this can be an incredibly 
daunting experience for children with 
autism and related disorders. This is 
because they tend to thrive in familiar 
environments and prefer to stick to a 
consistent routine as a result.
PUT TOGETHER 
A VACATION 
SCHEDULE
While you may be keen to catch up on 
sleep and enjoy a more relaxed pace of 
life during your vacation, putting together 
some schedule or routine can help your 
child manage feelings of stress and 
anxiety. This is because they feel like they 
are not stepping into the ‘unknown.’
For example, you could list everything 
you want to do during your vacation and 
discuss these options with your child. If 
you’re going to be visiting specific 
attractions, show them pictures ahead of 
time so they have an idea of what to 
expect when they arrive.
BRING SOME HOME 
COMFORTS WITH 
YOU
Bringing some home comforts 
with you can also help your child 
to feel more relaxed on vacation. 
For example, if they have 
sensory issues, they may not like 
the feeling of certain fabrics or 
materials, which could mean they 
won’t be able to sleep using hotel 
bed sheets. Bringing your own 
from home provides them with a 
sense of comfort while also 
ensuring they get enough sleep.
BE PREPARED While taking steps to prepare your child for your vacation ensures they have the best possible time, you 
FOR POTENTIAL should also be aware of the signs that indicate they are 
CHANGES IN struggling or feel overwhelmed. This puts you in the best possible situation to do something about it quickly.
BEHAVIOR For example, you may notice they are stimming much 
more intensely or often. This can be combated by 
identifying the trigger and working to reduce its impact 
on their day. For example, if you’re in an overly noisy 
environment, you could move to a quieter space or 
reach for sound-canceling headphones.
CHAT WITH THEIR 
THERAPIST
If your child is enrolled in some kind of 
interventive therapy, such as 
Applied Behavior Analysis, speaking with 
their therapist beforehand is also useful. 
This is because they’ll have a deeper 
understanding of your child’s needs and 
what you need to do to support them 
when traveling.
With decades of experience and a real 
passion for helping children thrive, we’ve 
curated a range of therapy programs for 
those with autism and related disorders. 
So, whether you’re planning the perfect 
autism-friendly vacation or want to 
prepare your child for the school 
environment, please do not hesitate to
 reach out today. We look forward to 
hearing from you.
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Cranston, Rhode Island, 
United States