The Child with Autism Goes to Florida: Hundreds of Practical Tips, with Reviews of Theme Parks, Rides, Resorts, and More!

by Kathy Labosh

Overview

Experience the thrills of Florida attractions minus the meltdowns! Is the Revenge of the Mummy in Universal Studios too scary for a low-functioning child? Is the Typhoon Lagoon okay for kids with sensory sensitivities? If an inevitable meltdown occurs, where can you go to cool down? Author and Mom Kathy Labosh shares all this and more in this handy little reference guide! Kathy covers topics such as: Transportation and parking Tickets and tours Resort security Potential hazards Lost children Sensory issues Rides to avoid Attractions you won't want to miss include: Islands of Adventure, Universal Studios, Magic Kingdom, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, EPCOT, Sea World, Busch Gardens. If your family is headed to Florida and you have a child with special needs, don't leave home without this guidebook!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781935274759
Publisher:	Future Horizons, Inc.
Publication date:	10/01/2012
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	102
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Kathy Labosh graduated from Penn State and worked as an economist. She is now a stay-at-home mom to Sam and Nicky, both of whom are children with autism. It became her mission to help others in similar situations. Kathy formed a Special Education Religious Class and is the author of a specialized curriculum for children with autism. She also received an Honorable Mention for Children’s Fiction from Writer’s Digest.
 
Kathy continues to work on additional books in The Child with Autism series, including The Child with Autism at Home and in the Community (2011), The Child with Autism Learns about Faith (2011), and The Child with Autism Learns MORE about Faith (in progress).

Table of Contents

Foreword by the Raffoul Family
 
Preface
 
Introduction

Part One: Things To Know Before You Go
Transportation and Parking
Tickets and Searches
Theme Park Touring and Ride Tips
Lost Children
Kennedy Space Center
Beaches
Hurricanes

Part Two: Getting There
Check for Package Deals
Traveling by Airplane
Rental Cars
Traveling by Car
Lodging
The Auto-Train

Part Three: The Universal Family of Theme Parks and Resorts
Islands of Adventure
Universal Studios
Universal Resorts

Part Four: The Disney Family of Theme Parks and Resorts
Magic Kingdom
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Animal Kingdom
EPCOT
Other Disney Areas
Disney Resorts

Part Five: The Anheuser-Busch Family of Theme Parks and Resorts
Sea World
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Afterword

Resources

Index

About the Author

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

"Your book was our 'bible' at Disney. Your advice was incredibly helpful and made a world of difference in the wonderful memories we have of our first family vacation together. ...

"Knowing that the advice in the book came from a parent who understands the complexities involved in dealing with autism made us feel comfortable and prepared for any uncertain situations that might arise at the park. Just one example of this occurred when our son was tired, and beginning to get frustrated. My husband thought we might have to miss the parade, but I knew just what to do. We took him to Tom Sawyer’s Island with a bucket of popcorn, and he sat in a rocking chair for an hour, just cooling off, while we enjoyed the parade immensely. I was silently thanking you the entire time. Without your advice, I never would have thought to try this strategy, and we would definitely have missed the parade! ...

"Thank you for caring enough to share you experiences with us. I told my husband that I could not imagine the amount of work it took to pull all of that incredible knowledge together—but we are both very grateful that you did." The Raffoul Family

"Its reader-friendly format and practical advice is invaluable. This booklet will help countless families plan the ultimate vacation."

Ayda Sanver Halker, Director of Information, Referral, and Customer Service

Autism Society of America

 

Editorial Reviews

"Your book was our 'bible' at Disney. Your advice was incredibly helpful and made a world of difference in the wonderful memories we have of our first family vacation together. ...

"Knowing that the advice in the book came from a parent who understands the complexities involved in dealing with autism made us feel comfortable and prepared for any uncertain situations that might arise at the park. Just one example of this occurred when our son was tired, and beginning to get frustrated. My husband thought we might have to miss the parade, but I knew just what to do. We took him to Tom Sawyer’s Island with a bucket of popcorn, and he sat in a rocking chair for an hour, just cooling off, while we enjoyed the parade immensely. I was silently thanking you the entire time. Without your advice, I never would have thought to try this strategy, and we would definitely have missed the parade! ...

"Thank you for caring enough to share you experiences with us. I told my husband that I could not imagine the amount of work it took to pull all of that incredible knowledge together—but we are both very grateful that you did."
 
The Raffoul Family

"Its reader-friendly format and practical advice is invaluable. This booklet will help countless families plan the ultimate vacation."

Ayda Sanver Halker, Director of Information, Referral, and Customer Service

Autism Society of America

 

From the Publisher