Traveling Different

Vacation Strategies for Parents of the Anxious, the Inflexible, and the Neurodiverse

Traveling Different
Dawn M Barclay
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Hardback
h225 x 151mm - 344pg
15 Aug 2022 US
9781538168660
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The travel bible for parents of children with autism spectrum disorder and/or mood and distraction disorders, offering helpful tips to soothe any child' s travel anxieties. Traveling with children is always challenging, but for parents of children with autism spectrum disorder and/or mood and attention and distraction disorders it can be especially intimidating. How should parents of children experiencing meltdowns deal with clueless and judgmental onlookers? What are the best methods to alleviate motion sickness when your child might already be on a cocktail of drugs? Traveling Different: Vacation Strategies for Parents of the Anxious, the Inflexible, and the Neurodiverse answers these and many other questions parents may have when traveling with their children. Dawn M. Barclay presents travel strategies and anecdotes from Certified Autism Travel ProfessionalsTM, parents of special needs children, associations and advocates, and mental health professionals, broken down by mode of transportation and type of venue. The heart of the book outlines suggested itineraries for spectrum families as well as venues-such as museums-that cater to the unique special interests that are characteristic of individuals with autism. Less common accommodations such as dude ranches and houseboats are also included, as are vacations involving sports that might not immediately be associated with ASD, such as diving, skiing, and golf. The book culminates with a resource guide of travel agents who specialize in special needs travel-as well as where to find other experts-and lists of organizations that advocate for special needs families. Noted mental health professionals offer advice throughout the book and organizations that support the needs of this community are profiled and included in the resources. Travel brings the world together and now, thanks to a growing focus on the needs of those with special needs, it is more accessible than ever before. This work is an essential part of that effort, a resource designed to make the cultural, educational, and bonding benefits of vacations available to all.
Barclay, a longtime travel agent and editor at Travel Agent magazine, found her life changed when she became a mother. She searched for a book to help her navigate traveling with two young neurodivergent children but came up empty-handed. Years later, she has created the book she once needed, with guidance from Certified Autism Travel Professionals, mental health experts, and parents of children on the spectrum. Starting from the premise that every family should be able to travel, Barclay' s book includes tips on packing a "go-to" bag, creating a relaxed vacation schedule that works for the entire family, preparing for a trip with bibliotherapy (including lists of books to read with children), and navigating TSA precheck and international travel. It also lists sites that are certified as accommodating for autistic people. Much of the book' s guidance will also be useful for families with neurotypical children as well. An essential read, not only for parents of autistic or otherwise neurodivergent children but for all families. -- "Library Journal, Starred Review" Whether you' re planning a day trip or an extended vacation, Dawn M. Barclay' s Traveling Different: Vacation Strategies for Parents of the Anxious, the Inflexible, and the Neurodiverse will bring your family together. Filled with valuable travel tips and tools, this comprehensive guide will ease your travel worries with its thoughtful guidance surrounding numerous modes of transportation, special accommodation options, as well as suggested modifications, itineraries, and resources. So now go pack your bags - it' s time to make life-long memories together!--Amy KD Tobik, Editor-in-Chief, Exceptional Needs Today CEO, Lone Heron Publishing Dawn Barclay has filled a void with her book Traveling Different: Vacation Strategies for Parents of the Anxious, the inflexible, and the Neurodiverse. Autism Spectrum disorder (ASD), affects 1 in 5 children as per a recent survey. With 87% of parents with a child on the spectrum saying that they do not take a vacation as a family and 93% will travel if there were more autism-friendly places to go, it was high time someone wrote a book like this. Born out of a series of interviews of those in the know combined with Dawn' s cutting-edge research on how to make travel as seamless as possible, this book holds each and every parents hand through pre planning to executing the trip till you get back home after a memorable journey. . . memorable, mind you, not for the disasters but for all the fun and amazing memories. Having dealt with all aspects of travel in minute detail, she summarizes each chapter into Action Steps. This is a must-read for all parents irrespective of whether your child has a disability or not. --Jani Nayar, Executive Director of SATH (Society for Accessible Travel & Hospitality) In Traveling Different, Dawn Barclay provides essential strategies and tools to improve quality of life for families with autistic and neurodivergent loved ones that will enhance their ability to travel with confidence and joy. Drawing from her years of expertise in travel and as a parent, she opens up a world of opportunities for families who are understandably hesitant to explore all that travel offers. A truly unique book that will make a huge difference in personal growth for all family members. --Barry M. Prizant, Author of Uniquely Human: A Different Way of Seeing Autism, Brown University Traveling Different is now mandatory when packing the diaper bags and backpacks of kids with special needs. Industry veteran Dawn Barclay has done the research for you and she thoroughly details the ins, outs, and best practices of successfully navigating air travel, rail travel, cruising, hotels, and especially restaurants, museums, and venues. Trust her--this book covers it all. --William J. McGee, airline passenger advocate and author of Attention All Passengers and Half the Child Dawn Barclay' s Traveling Different is an invaluable guide for parents and families of children with special needs and provides a concise blueprint for enjoyable, stress-free travel. A terrific resource that any family can benefit from. --Debra Ginsberg, author of "Raising Blaze: A Mother and Son' s Long, Strange Journey into Autism"
Dawn M. Barclay is an award-winning author who has spent a career working in different aspects of the travel industry. She started as an agent with her parents' firms, Barclay Travel Ltd and Barclay International Group Short-Term Apartment Rentals, and then branched out into travel trade reporting with senior or contributing editor positions at Travel Agent Magazine, Travel Life, Travel Market Report, and most recently, Insider Travel Report. She is a mother of two and resides in New York' s scenic Hudson Valley. She also writes fiction as D. M. Barr and holds leadership roles in several writer organizations.
Status: Active
ISBN-13: 9781538168660
Published: 15 Aug 2022
Published In: United States
Imprint: Rowman & Littlefield
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Format: Hardback
Height: 225mm
Width: 151mm
Spine: 27mm
Weight: 553g
Pages: 344

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