Tuesday, March 24, 2009

The Magic of Disney (unless you have a child with special needs.)

Just recently returned from a week long vacation in Disney World with my family. I hadn't been there in 20 years so for me it was exciting to rediscover it with my 3 year old and 6 year old. As I walked around the overcrowded, loud, and line-filled amusement parks I could not help but wonder what a challenging task a Disney vacation would be for families of children with special needs. Disney displays everything in excess but perhaps none more than sensory experiences. Many children's emotional regulation, regardless of their diagnosis, is dependent upon successful integration of their environment. I thought the following article/link gave some good food for thought if you are planning a trip.

Have a magical day!! :)



http://specialchildren.about.com/od/specialsituation1/a/spddisney.htm

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