The South Florida Fair can overwhelm people with sensory issues. Organizers...
[Provided by the South Florida Fair] The sights, the sounds, the smells. Flashing lights. Calliope music. A carnival barker hollering for your attention. For a neurotypical person, these are the...
View ArticleHow Target’s cart escalators helped our child with autism reach a new milestone
My son is completely obsessed with Target’s cart escalators. [Photo by Peter Bowen] Parenting a child who has autism isn’t linear. There are hills and valleys. Two steps forward and one step back. A...
View ArticleComing this weekend: What you need to know about A Day for Autism in Wellington
Wellington council members John McGovern, Tanya Siskind and Michael Napoleone, Napoleone’s son, Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Capt. Rolando Silva and Village Manager Jim Barnes at last year’s A...
View ArticleList: 5 great Bluey toys my son with autism loves
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. When it comes to children’s TV, there aren’t many shows right now that are better than “Bluey.” We discovered this Australian gem in 2020,...
View ArticleWomen United for Autism luncheon aims to connect, inspire moms
Terri Rose’s experience with her son William (left), who has autism, inspired her to reach out to other mothers who may be going through similar experiences with their own children. [Photo provided by...
View ArticleBunny Cares: Mall at Wellington Green partners with Autism Speaks for Easter...
[Jill Wellington/Pexels.com] Looking for a sensory-friendly Easter Bunny event for your little one? The Mall at Wellington Green is partnering with Autism Speaks to present Bunny Cares, from 9 to...
View ArticlePalm Beach County’s tourism marketing agency is making travel here more...
[SeanPavonePhoto – stock.adobe.com] A new initiative launched by our local tourism marketing agency could encourage Palm Beach County attractions and venues to be more accessible for residents and...
View ArticleIn matter of weeks, school for children with autism finds new home in Royal...
Students learn about tempo in a music class at The Learning Center in Royal Palm Beach. The school for children with autism moved to its new home this school year. [Photo by Kristina Webb] The...
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