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Are you worried about half term? Does the thought of a week without a routine in place send you into a spin? Are you wondering how on earth you will entertain the kids for an entire week? Fear not. If you’re looking for autism-friendly days out in West Yorkshire during October half term 2019 that your children will enjoy, I’ve …
Celebrating Halloween with an autistic child is a bit of a trial and error situation. Some children are happy to go trick or treating, for others it’s the hardest thing in the world. Some children are really keen to dress up and answer the door to strangers. Others are petrified at the thought. For the last few years, we’ve …
Can you hear the sleigh bells ringing yet? This week we’re talking all about Santa’s grottos. It might seem too early but if you’re planning to visit one this year, it’s probably something you need to think about because some of the most popular ones get booked up far in advance. Meeting Santa might be the highlight of Christmas for …
Do you feel overwhelmed by the summer holidays? Do you want a day out with the kids but need some inspiration? Me too. Filling six weeks can seem a bit overwhelming but you’ve come to the right place. I’ve put together a summer guide for days out in the UK which are suitable for families of children with …
We’ve never tried a city break as a family before. Funnily enough, the thought of trying to keep two young children who have no awareness of danger, and aren’t keen on walking too far, alive in a bustling environment where they can’t run around has never really appealed to me. It’s the main reason we rarely venture into the …
It’s that time of year again when the usual school routine is thrown out of the window and we’re tearing our hair out wondering how on earth to entertain the kids for an entire week. But fear not. If you’re looking for autism-friendly days out in West Yorkshire during May half term that your children will enjoy, I’ve got it covered. …
“Look mummy! There’s the Fat Controller!” shouted an over-excited Big Bear running off into Thomas Land. I ran after him. “Nope, that’s just a daddy in a black t shirt with his family,” I replied as I tried to steer him away before the man heard. Visit Thomas Land with autism and you’re in for a magical family adventure (apart …
I can’t remember when the Thomas obsession first started, it was so long ago, but it’s probably been at least three years. We’ve got the trains and the pjs, know all the episodes, seen all the films, visited Thomas Land twice, been on a Thomas-themed day out at the local railway… You get the picture. I didn’t think …
Do you find school holidays stressful? Does the lack of routine cause meltdowns? Are you looking for activities at Easter that your autistic child will enjoy? Then read on… If your child struggles with crowds and sensory issues, autism-friendly sessions can be a lifesaver. When done well, these sessions can be the difference between an awesome day out and a …
If all tourist attractions could be as autism-friendly as the Eden Project in Cornwall, it would increase the success rate of our family days out by a billion per cent. When we visited in the middle of the summer holidays last year, it had the potential of being a (really expensive) disaster. Crowds, queues and noise awaited most visitors. And …