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
DIY Disney T-Shirt – School is Important Disney is Importanter
When we lived in Texas, one of our favorite Disney parks to go to was Walt Disney World. It was only a short 2.5 hour flight from where we lived! We loved staying onsite in a rented RV at The Fort (an onsite Disney deluxe resort for RVs and camping only), doing character meals with our kids, and ... READ the POST
Disney Park Family Photo Shoot Outfits: Tips and Suggestions
One of my very favorite things to do when we go to a Disney park is a professional family photo shoot. We have done this on nearly every trip to Disneyland or Walt Disney World and have never regretted it. Here's how we did it! Today, I'm sharing some tips and suggestions on choosing fun ... READ the POST