Managing Elopers and Wanderers in the Parks

Remember the story about one of my kids having a sensory meltdown at Hollywood Studios? That same child is also a wanderer. We have another story of them wandering away from us into the queue for Dumbo The Flying Elephant as my wife was parking a stroller. She thought I had the kids, I thoughtContinue reading “Managing Elopers and Wanderers in the Parks”

How we Plan to Accommodate Sensory Sensitivities on our Upcoming Vacation

or…. One of my kids is a sensory kid. There are some things they are considered sensory-seeking for (proprioception and vestibular are the big ones, roller coasters are a favorite) but for sound, this kid is super avoidant. If they get overstimulated it can, and has in the past, led to meltdowns of epic proportions.Continue reading “How we Plan to Accommodate Sensory Sensitivities on our Upcoming Vacation”