A pictograph, or Picture Communication System (PCS) or Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), is a way to represent information using related images. Each image in a pictograph will represent a specific thing or instruction. For children with special needs, pictographs are a fantastic way ... READ the POST
Neurodivergent Restroom Needs while at Disneyland Explained
Taking a non-potty-trained neurodivergent kid to Disneyland can be trying. As the parent of two potty-training autistic kids, I've experienced it all so read on to learn how Disneyland accommodates the restroom needs, including sensory-friendly options and accessible facilities, of neurodivergent ... READ the POST
5 Tips for Getting Disney Character Autographs with Autistic Kids
Meeting characters at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure is a beloved Disney tradition. For some, it is a major reason to go to the parks. And why not? It's such a cute (and free or almost free) souvenir! For most people, getting a character's autograph is easy - get in line, hand the ... READ the POST
A Guide To All The Places In Disneyland That Serve Chicken Strips
Do you have a neurodivergent kid (or are you neurodivergent)? Then at least one of you is probably a pretty particular eater (not picky - particular). Generally, that means that the individual will only eat very basic foods presented in ways familiar to them. The good news is that Disneyland ... READ the POST
Make Magic: 5 Best Disneyland with Kids Tips Every Family Needs
My first visit to Disneyland was just myself, my two kids, and my niece and it was a blast! I used to be an annual passholder when I lived in Los Angeles a million years ago and was so excited to introduce the OG Disney park to my kids for the first time. Make Magic: 5 Best Disneyland with ... READ the POST
Capturing Magical Moments: Disney Park Family Photo Shoot
Nearly every time my family goes to one of the Disney parks, we try to do a family photo shoot with a professional photographer. Why? Well, the Disney photographers are nice but they do very set shots in very specific places - and you have to stand in line. And neither my husband or I are very ... READ the POST