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Top PT Tidbits to Help Your Sensory Child Love Walt Disney World

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The Disney Parks; they can be a sensory Wonderland or Hades' Underworld for any child, but especially one that is affected with sensory processing difficulties.  Whether on the autistic spectrum, diagnosed with attention disorders, or simply a "sensitive" child, vacationing to any Disney Park can be a mixed blessing.  More and more anecdotal tales suggests that these children (or adults) can be greatly enriched by the experience.  However, without proper forethought, the pitfalls can be many and challenging.  Any Disney fan … [Read more...]

My Family’s April Awareness

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It is National Autism Awareness Month, and it is time to take stock, re-assess, and for me, take a look back.  I began my blog, DIStherapy, almost exactly 2 years ago, and as a marker for what April will always mean for me and my family.  Oh my, awareness has come miles and miles since 1995!!! My boy was diagnosed before he was two; early, yes, but after years of working as a physical therapist, interning in a local children's hospital, I knew in my heart that autism had touched my family.  I recognized … [Read more...]

15 Days to 15 Years- 2013

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Happy 15th Anniversary Disney's Animal Kingdom!  Today marks the end of our 15 Days to 15 Years adventure; my co-host Beth (Pursuing the Magic and The Magical Blogorail founder) and I are grateful for the15 tales of exotic locales, wild animals and personal treks through this, Walt Disney World's youngest and most unconventional park.  Beth will conclude the series today with 2013 and some "jamaa". Thanks to Melissa from Disney on Wheels for sharingthis photo from our meet up! Over the last 15 … [Read more...]

15 Days to 15 Years- 2012

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The 15th Anniversary of Disney's Animal Kingdom is right around the corner, and Beth (The Magical Blogorail founder and owner of Pursuing the Magic) and I are wild over the family stories, magical memories and fun facts we've learned over the past 2 weeks.  BUT, we're not done yet!  Not before we run with Estelle @happyplaceblog and 2012... Jambo! First things first, I'm thrilled to wish ANIMAL KINGDOM a brilliant 15th birthday. (Look! I'm one day early!) It's been a wonderful to celebrate the "baby" of the WDW … [Read more...]