autism-ribbon

In order to promote the awareness of autism the Autism Society has deemed a specific month Autism Awareness Month since the 1970s, and in the United States April is Autism Awareness Month. Throughout the entire month various organizations including the Autism Society will host educational events about autism and the issues surrounding it. One way the Autism... [Read more...]

prepared hurrican kit

Children with autism rely heavily on the same daily routine. Being that it is hurricane season unexpected storms can throw off your set routine sending your family into a frenzy. Prepare your family early in case you happen to experience hurricanes or storms stemming from them. Having some idea of what you will need will deter your set routine from turning into... [Read more...]

Autism Aware Hotels

Posted on June 24, 2010 By Brittany (Edit) Leave a Comment
Hilton Garden Hotel Austin

Last week USA TODAY reported that a hotel in a national chain began offering special rooms for families with autistic children. The Wyndham Garden Hotel in Austin has 5 ‘thoughtful designed’ rooms to ease traveling for parents with autistic children. The rooms feature special door alarms, child proof drawers, short blind strings, cushions on table corners,... [Read more...]