Comments for Autism On The Go http://autismonthego.com Travel and Adventure for Families on the Spectrum Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:20:31 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 Comment on Training Autism Service Dog by Demammabear http://autismonthego.com/asd_dog/comment-page-1/#comment-2208 Demammabear Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:19:35 +0000 http://autismonthego.com/?p=965#comment-2208 I enjoyed watching the pride in your sons eyes after he got Giney in the car. I also am training a Autism service dog for my 9 year old son. Black has helped son feel safe and de escalate in overwhelming situations. At times when son will not hold my hand he will hold onto Blacks lead. thanks for sharing. I enjoyed watching the pride in your sons eyes after he got Giney in the car. I also am training a Autism service dog for my 9 year old son. Black has helped son feel safe and de escalate in overwhelming situations. At times when son will not hold my hand he will hold onto Blacks lead. thanks for sharing.

]]> Comment on Taking a Service Dog to Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure by admin http://autismonthego.com/taking-a-service-dog-to-universal-studios-and-islands-of-adventure/comment-page-1/#comment-1997 admin Mon, 04 Jan 2010 19:09:38 +0000 http://autismonthego.com/?p=862#comment-1997 Hi Sharon, thanks for stopping by!! You will want to get a guest assistance pass at guest services before entering the park. Let them know that you are traveling with a special needs child who tires easily, can not be in the heat and can not tolerate wait or lines. They will give you the guest assistance pass and most employees provide us one the second we mention autism. Also you can ask for a riders guide which will tell you which rides have wheelchair access (and where it is) but the best part is that it will tell you what to expect on each ride in the way of lights, room, noise and special effects. Hi Sharon, thanks for stopping by!! You will want to get a guest assistance pass at guest services before entering the park. Let them know that you are traveling with a special needs child who tires easily, can not be in the heat and can not tolerate wait or lines. They will give you the guest assistance pass and most employees provide us one the second we mention autism. Also you can ask for a riders guide which will tell you which rides have wheelchair access (and where it is) but the best part is that it will tell you what to expect on each ride in the way of lights, room, noise and special effects.

]]> Comment on Taking a Service Dog to Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure by Sharon http://autismonthego.com/taking-a-service-dog-to-universal-studios-and-islands-of-adventure/comment-page-1/#comment-1996 Sharon Mon, 04 Jan 2010 18:00:39 +0000 http://autismonthego.com/?p=862#comment-1996 I enjoyed reading about how much fun you had. I'm taking my autistic son to Orlando next month. We've been to Disney World before and found the staff to be unfailingly helpful and the GAC meant my son was usually able to ride without too much delay. But I have heard mixed reviews of the service at Universal Studios. A few people have reported having to really fight to get assistance for their autistic children, being told to wait in a family room while the rest of the party queued and that they were ineligible for a fast pass. If that's the case we'll skip Universal but my son is a big Dr Seuss fan so I know he'd love the IOA. It's hard to know what to do! My son is clearly autistic/ADHD and he'll be using a wheelchair as a portable safe space. Do you have any tips on how to get the best assistance possible for him? Thanks in advance. I enjoyed reading about how much fun you had. I’m taking my autistic son to Orlando next month. We’ve been to Disney World before and found the staff to be unfailingly helpful and the GAC meant my son was usually able to ride without too much delay. But I have heard mixed reviews of the service at Universal Studios. A few people have reported having to really fight to get assistance for their autistic children, being told to wait in a family room while the rest of the party queued and that they were ineligible for a fast pass. If that’s the case we’ll skip Universal but my son is a big Dr Seuss fan so I know he’d love the IOA. It’s hard to know what to do!
My son is clearly autistic/ADHD and he’ll be using a wheelchair as a portable safe space. Do you have any tips on how to get the best assistance possible for him? Thanks in advance.

]]> Comment on Training a New Service Dog by Cait http://autismonthego.com/training-a-new-service-dog/comment-page-1/#comment-1917 Cait Wed, 16 Dec 2009 07:19:00 +0000 http://autismonthego.com/?p=837#comment-1917 Hi, I'm trying to put together a research project documenting how families living with autism are getting support from service dogs. Though it's a small project, it's a start. I really need some families who have worked with service dogs to fill out a survey about their experience, and I'm hoping you can help -- either by filling out the survey, or by passing the message along. . .or both! The survey, along with my contact info, is here: http://www.homebaseaba.com/autismdogs/ Thank you so much! Cait Hi,
I’m trying to put together a research project documenting how families living with autism are getting support from service dogs. Though it’s a small project, it’s a start. I really need some families who have worked with service dogs to fill out a survey about their experience, and I’m hoping you can help — either by filling out the survey, or by passing the message along. . .or both!

The survey, along with my contact info, is here: http://www.homebaseaba.com/autismdogs/

Thank you so much!
Cait

]]> Comment on Autism Airport Awareness by admin http://autismonthego.com/autism-airport-awarenes/comment-page-1/#comment-1867 admin Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:59:05 +0000 http://autismonthego.com/?p=488#comment-1867 Amy, just make sure you relax on your flight and enjoy the trip. Please let us know how it goes Amy, just make sure you relax on your flight and enjoy the trip. Please let us know how it goes

]]> Comment on Taking a Service Dog to Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure by admin http://autismonthego.com/taking-a-service-dog-to-universal-studios-and-islands-of-adventure/comment-page-1/#comment-1866 admin Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:58:08 +0000 http://autismonthego.com/?p=862#comment-1866 Most large cities in the US are used to seeing assistance dogs, and we only see issues in smaller cities (such as our home town) Universal Studios really impressed us this trip and won us over as loyal fans. If you ever have any questions about traveling in the US with as assistance dog, please feel free to ask Most large cities in the US are used to seeing assistance dogs, and we only see issues in smaller cities (such as our home town) Universal Studios really impressed us this trip and won us over as loyal fans. If you ever have any questions about traveling in the US with as assistance dog, please feel free to ask

]]> Comment on Taking a Service Dog to Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure by Clive http://autismonthego.com/taking-a-service-dog-to-universal-studios-and-islands-of-adventure/comment-page-1/#comment-1863 Clive Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:49:25 +0000 http://autismonthego.com/?p=862#comment-1863 Very interesting. We were over in Orlando last year and chose not to take our Assistance Dog because we were unsure how we would be treated but after reading your description of how helpful and understanding everyone was, we'll have to re-think next time we travel. We actually were a bit disappointed with Walt Disney World - we had been to Disneyland Paris for the past seven years and have always found them most accommodating towards special needs. WDW were not always as helpful or friendly, which was a huge pity. Very interesting. We were over in Orlando last year and chose not to take our Assistance Dog because we were unsure how we would be treated but after reading your description of how helpful and understanding everyone was, we’ll have to re-think next time we travel.

We actually were a bit disappointed with Walt Disney World - we had been to Disneyland Paris for the past seven years and have always found them most accommodating towards special needs. WDW were not always as helpful or friendly, which was a huge pity.

]]> Comment on Autism Airport Awareness by Amy http://autismonthego.com/autism-airport-awarenes/comment-page-1/#comment-1860 Amy Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:16:39 +0000 http://autismonthego.com/?p=488#comment-1860 Thank you thank you thank you for posting the Manchester Air link!! I will definitely be using that with my son (5 yrs old with high-functioning autism). You have some great advice on this site about flying, thank you so much. Thank you thank you thank you for posting the Manchester Air link!! I will definitely be using that with my son (5 yrs old with high-functioning autism). You have some great advice on this site about flying, thank you so much.

]]> Comment on About Us by admin http://autismonthego.com/about_us/comment-page-1/#comment-1858 admin Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:05:36 +0000 http://autismonthego.com/?page_id=2#comment-1858 Thanks for the information Christina! We have a cruise with Autism on the Seas in just a few weeks, but we will be looking for cruises in 2010 Thanks for the information Christina! We have a cruise with Autism on the Seas in just a few weeks, but we will be looking for cruises in 2010

]]> Comment on Autism Service Dog Training Information by Clive http://autismonthego.com/autism-service-dog-training-information/comment-page-1/#comment-1846 Clive Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:13:25 +0000 http://autismonthego.com/?p=857#comment-1846 Many thanks for your reply the other evening, much appreciated. Enjoyed A Friend like Henry very much. Very actually interviewed on the radio with Nuala Gardner and it was very interesting for listeners to hear about the impact her pet dog had with her autistic son as compared to an trained assistance dog. Nuala Gardner subequently visited Irish Guide Dogs training centre here and is involved in a charity training assistance dogs now in the UK (as far as I know!) Many thanks for your reply the other evening, much appreciated.

Enjoyed A Friend like Henry very much. Very actually interviewed on the radio with Nuala Gardner and it was very interesting for listeners to hear about the impact her pet dog had with her autistic son as compared to an trained assistance dog. Nuala Gardner subequently visited Irish Guide Dogs training centre here and is involved in a charity training assistance dogs now in the UK (as far as I know!)

]]> Comment on Training a New Service Dog by admin http://autismonthego.com/training-a-new-service-dog/comment-page-1/#comment-1842 admin Sun, 15 Nov 2009 04:27:16 +0000 http://autismonthego.com/?p=837#comment-1842 Hey Clive! In the US we have the benefit of there being no national certification or registration. Some states, like Florida and California, provide the same rights to service dogs in training as a fully trained service dog accompany a person with a disability. So I am able to take Giney in public and train her in all different situations to work with my son. Once she is done training, she will have public access rights and be seen by the law exactly the same as a service dog trained by any other organization. The cost of service dogs can be very prohibitive to families ($20,000) and or wait lists of 3+ years so owner training is a valuable option for those willing to put in the time and commitment. Giney will replace Chewy completley by July (that is my goal) Chewy is not happy being at home, but I hope he will adjust, if not, he will go be a therapy dog hopefully so that he is happy. Giney will have all public access skills and a few tasks. We will build on her tasks as her bond grows with my son. A little known fact, in the US, the majority of service dogs are trained by their owners. Also dogs do not have to wear a service jacket or harness, but I highly suggest it. Soon I will do an article on the different training information available, so stay tuned :-) Hey Clive! In the US we have the benefit of there being no national certification or registration. Some states, like Florida and California, provide the same rights to service dogs in training as a fully trained service dog accompany a person with a disability. So I am able to take Giney in public and train her in all different situations to work with my son. Once she is done training, she will have public access rights and be seen by the law exactly the same as a service dog trained by any other organization. The cost of service dogs can be very prohibitive to families ($20,000) and or wait lists of 3+ years so owner training is a valuable option for those willing to put in the time and commitment. Giney will replace Chewy completley by July (that is my goal) Chewy is not happy being at home, but I hope he will adjust, if not, he will go be a therapy dog hopefully so that he is happy. Giney will have all public access skills and a few tasks. We will build on her tasks as her bond grows with my son. A little known fact, in the US, the majority of service dogs are trained by their owners. Also dogs do not have to wear a service jacket or harness, but I highly suggest it. Soon I will do an article on the different training information available, so stay tuned :-)

]]> Comment on Training a New Service Dog by Clive http://autismonthego.com/training-a-new-service-dog/comment-page-1/#comment-1841 Clive Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:56:10 +0000 http://autismonthego.com/?p=837#comment-1841 I was very interested to read that you are training your Assistance Dog yourself. Do you still have the same public access rights with the dog? Does your existing dog - Chewy not feel left out when you take the new dog - Giney out training and have to leave Chewy at home. How long will it take your new dog to be fully trained? I hope you don't mind me asking these questions but I was just very interested in the idea of you being able to train the dog yourself. I know that there would be huge public access issues here with dogs that didn't come from Irish Guide Dogs and had Irish Guide Dogs harnasses / jackets. Perhaps when you get a moment you would reply to me. Many thanks Fiona I was very interested to read that you are training your Assistance Dog yourself. Do you still have the same public access rights with the dog? Does your existing dog - Chewy not feel left out when you take the new dog - Giney out training and have to leave Chewy at home. How long will it take your new dog to be fully trained?

I hope you don’t mind me asking these questions but I was just very interested in the idea of you being able to train the dog yourself. I know that there would be huge public access issues here with dogs that didn’t come from Irish Guide Dogs and had Irish Guide Dogs harnasses / jackets.

Perhaps when you get a moment you would reply to me.
Many thanks
Fiona

]]> Comment on About Us by Christina http://autismonthego.com/about_us/comment-page-1/#comment-1825 Christina Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:46:05 +0000 http://autismonthego.com/?page_id=2#comment-1825 Dear Heather, Thanks for your call today and interest in CRUISE 4 AUTISM. I also received your email inquiring about pricing for our 2010 CRUISE 4 AUTISM. We hope you will join us as we sail the seas for Autism here and beyond! www.cruise4autism.com Kindly, Christina And mother of son on Spectrum Dear Heather,
Thanks for your call today and interest in CRUISE 4 AUTISM. I also received your email inquiring about pricing for our 2010 CRUISE 4 AUTISM. We hope you will join us as we sail the seas for Autism here and beyond!
http://www.cruise4autism.com
Kindly,
Christina
And mother of son on Spectrum

]]> Comment on Cruise for Service Dog Owners by admin http://autismonthego.com/cruise-for-service-dog-owners/comment-page-1/#comment-1778 admin Thu, 08 Oct 2009 21:32:29 +0000 http://autismonthego.com/?p=775#comment-1778 I know some parts of the world have pet passports, the US does not. I am not sure what the requirements are to travel back into your country with a service dog, but to get into the US, Mexico and Bahamas you will just need rabies, a microchip and a health certificate. I know some parts of the world have pet passports, the US does not. I am not sure what the requirements are to travel back into your country with a service dog, but to get into the US, Mexico and Bahamas you will just need rabies, a microchip and a health certificate.

]]> Comment on Cruise for Service Dog Owners by Clive http://autismonthego.com/cruise-for-service-dog-owners/comment-page-1/#comment-1777 Clive Mon, 05 Oct 2009 22:38:35 +0000 http://autismonthego.com/?p=775#comment-1777 We would be really interested in doing this cruise. We live in Ireland and have travelled to France, Spain and Belgium with our Assistance Dog. We have been to Florida, Boston, New Hampshire, Cape Cod in the last 12 months without our Assistance Dog because we were worried about how we would get on with him in the US but a cruise like this sounds like a wonderful idea. We would be really interested in doing this cruise. We live in Ireland and have travelled to France, Spain and Belgium with our Assistance Dog. We have been to Florida, Boston, New Hampshire, Cape Cod in the last 12 months without our Assistance Dog because we were worried about how we would get on with him in the US but a cruise like this sounds like a wonderful idea.

]]> Comment on Cruise for Service Dog Owners by admin http://autismonthego.com/cruise-for-service-dog-owners/comment-page-1/#comment-1691 admin Thu, 17 Sep 2009 04:50:16 +0000 http://autismonthego.com/?p=775#comment-1691 Unfortunately companion animals do not have public access rights under the American's with Disabilities Act. To board the cruise ship animals must meet the criteria of being a service animal. I definitely do understand how different children can be without their companion animals, but it is not allowed. This could be a great time for her to learn and experience service dog life. I know my son would be happy to help her out and let her get to know Chewy. Ian has cruised without Chewy so if you are interested, I can tell you some of the secrets we used to minimize the impact. He loved his cruises even without Chewy. Unfortunately companion animals do not have public access rights under the American’s with Disabilities Act. To board the cruise ship animals must meet the criteria of being a service animal. I definitely do understand how different children can be without their companion animals, but it is not allowed. This could be a great time for her to learn and experience service dog life. I know my son would be happy to help her out and let her get to know Chewy. Ian has cruised without Chewy so if you are interested, I can tell you some of the secrets we used to minimize the impact. He loved his cruises even without Chewy.

]]> Comment on Cruise for Service Dog Owners by Nina http://autismonthego.com/cruise-for-service-dog-owners/comment-page-1/#comment-1690 Nina Thu, 17 Sep 2009 04:09:05 +0000 http://autismonthego.com/?p=775#comment-1690 Can we accomodate companion cats in our room. We haven't gotten a dog yet, are going to. But have 2 cats of 5 years that do lots of needed behaviors that help with my daughter with autism. And she functions a lot lower without them. Can we accomodate companion cats in our room. We haven’t gotten a dog yet, are going to. But have 2 cats of 5 years that do lots of needed behaviors that help with my daughter with autism. And she functions a lot lower without them.

]]> Comment on Flying with a Special Needs Child by admin http://autismonthego.com/flying-with-a-special-needs-child/comment-page-1/#comment-1651 admin Mon, 31 Aug 2009 16:12:26 +0000 http://autismonthego.com/?p=718#comment-1651 My son is about to turn 11. He is highly verbal in familiar and comfortable environments. In a new environment he uses gestures and echolalia. My son is about to turn 11. He is highly verbal in familiar and comfortable environments. In a new environment he uses gestures and echolalia.

]]> Comment on Flying with a Special Needs Child by Steve LHeureux http://autismonthego.com/flying-with-a-special-needs-child/comment-page-1/#comment-1650 Steve LHeureux Thu, 27 Aug 2009 23:58:45 +0000 http://autismonthego.com/?p=718#comment-1650 Just saw your tag of age 10, so the speech capability only...:) Just saw your tag of age 10, so the speech capability only…:)

]]> Comment on Flying with a Special Needs Child by Steve LHeureux http://autismonthego.com/flying-with-a-special-needs-child/comment-page-1/#comment-1649 Steve LHeureux Thu, 27 Aug 2009 23:57:35 +0000 http://autismonthego.com/?p=718#comment-1649 Can I ask how old your son is and how much speech he uses? Mine is 11 and is non-verbal. I am trying to see how comparable your experience is to what we may be able to accomplish. We did detroit to orlando non stop and he was 6 then, now his actions are louder (crying) and he is also much stronger. The sitting time would be our issue currently I think :) Great story and very positive, good for you! - Steve Can I ask how old your son is and how much speech he uses? Mine is 11 and is non-verbal. I am trying to see how comparable your experience is to what we may be able to accomplish. We did detroit to orlando non stop and he was 6 then, now his actions are louder (crying) and he is also much stronger. The sitting time would be our issue currently I think :) Great story and very positive, good for you!
- Steve

]]> Comment on Share Your Stories by admin http://autismonthego.com/new-form/comment-page-1/#comment-1647 admin Wed, 26 Aug 2009 21:22:21 +0000 http://autismonthego.com/new-form/#comment-1647 I would love to go on a cruise with another family and their service dog. It looks like our next cruise will be Aug 2010 I would love to go on a cruise with another family and their service dog. It looks like our next cruise will be Aug 2010

]]> Comment on Share Your Stories by NICOLE MALIN http://autismonthego.com/new-form/comment-page-1/#comment-1646 NICOLE MALIN Tue, 25 Aug 2009 16:58:44 +0000 http://autismonthego.com/new-form/#comment-1646 OH YES CAN U HELP ME OUT WITH MY SON HES 9 AND JUST LIKE YOU SON HAD HAS A SERVICE DOG TO OH YES WHAT ARE ODDS OF THAT . iM LOOKING INTO THE ALSKA CRUISE FOR ME NOT MY SON oH YES PLEASE COME WITH USE????????????????????????? OH YES CAN U HELP ME OUT WITH MY SON HES 9 AND JUST LIKE YOU SON HAD HAS A SERVICE DOG TO OH YES WHAT ARE ODDS OF THAT . iM LOOKING INTO THE ALSKA CRUISE FOR ME NOT MY SON oH YES PLEASE COME WITH USE?????????????????????????

]]> Comment on Going to Disney World by Steve LHeureux http://autismonthego.com/going-to-disney-world/comment-page-1/#comment-1603 Steve LHeureux Thu, 06 Aug 2009 13:42:16 +0000 http://autismonthego.com/?p=494#comment-1603 I have been to Disney World with my son, who was 7 the last time and is now 10. He is non-verbal and we managed well there because "Disney seems to get it". The fast pass saved us from meltdowns in lines and created a true family vacation in a world that is not prepared to do that very much if you have a family member with autism. Thanks Heather! I have your site linked in a travel and vacation article of mine as I think this is an need for all parents of children with ASD. Find it and related articles about autism at http://www.examiner.com/x-17410-Toledo-Autism--Parenting-Examiner Keep up the good work! - Steve I have been to Disney World with my son, who was 7 the last time and is now 10. He is non-verbal and we managed well there because “Disney seems to get it”. The fast pass saved us from meltdowns in lines and created a true family vacation in a world that is not prepared to do that very much if you have a family member with autism. Thanks Heather! I have your site linked in a travel and vacation article of mine as I think this is an need for all parents of children with ASD. Find it and related articles about autism at http://www.examiner.com/x-17410-Toledo-Autism–Parenting-Examiner

Keep up the good work!

- Steve

]]> Comment on Without a Service Dog by Accidental Expert http://autismonthego.com/without-a-service-dog/comment-page-1/#comment-1427 Accidental Expert Fri, 24 Jul 2009 00:48:00 +0000 http://autismonthego.com/?p=479#comment-1427 So sorry to hear about your dog. What a terrible thing to have happen. I know what you mean about being part of the family. My son just got an autism dog 2 months ago and he's already part of our family. He's a huge help and yes, he goes just about everywhere with us. Nice to hear of another family with one of these great dogs. We even have a blog devoted to our dog Kruizer. Hope all is well. http://dogandhisboy.blogspot.com So sorry to hear about your dog. What a terrible thing to have happen.

I know what you mean about being part of the family. My son just got an autism dog 2 months ago and he’s already part of our family. He’s a huge help and yes, he goes just about everywhere with us. Nice to hear of another family with one of these great dogs. We even have a blog devoted to our dog Kruizer.

Hope all is well.

http://dogandhisboy.blogspot.com

]]> Comment on Without a Service Dog by admin http://autismonthego.com/without-a-service-dog/comment-page-1/#comment-1160 admin Sun, 12 Jul 2009 14:59:06 +0000 http://autismonthego.com/?p=479#comment-1160 Hi Angee! Glad you found us. When looking at service dogs I suggest starting with http://www.northstardogs.com and http://www.cci.org Hi Angee! Glad you found us. When looking at service dogs I suggest starting with http://www.northstardogs.com and http://www.cci.org

]]> Comment on Without a Service Dog by angee http://autismonthego.com/without-a-service-dog/comment-page-1/#comment-1150 angee Sun, 12 Jul 2009 03:28:48 +0000 http://autismonthego.com/?p=479#comment-1150 my son has aspergers... can you tell me where to get a dog like this?? This is the first time I have ever heard of this. my son has aspergers… can you tell me where to get a dog like this?? This is the first time I have ever heard of this.

]]> Comment on Preparing to Fly by Kim http://autismonthego.com/preparing-to-fly/comment-page-1/#comment-932 Kim Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:08:11 +0000 http://autismonthego.com/?p=538#comment-932 i think he will be o.k but my advice is this don't rely on the airline to help you. i was suppost to have someone from the airline waiting at the gate, to help me get to my connecting fligh since i was flying alone with my son for the first time and when i got off the plane no one was there. so know the airport layout especially if you have a connection flight. as for the flight itself he was fine with taking off and landing gum or a candy really does work. the only real big problem i had was all the smells from everyone wearing purfumes. i was thinking next time i would bring lip balm with sense that he does like to help. i think he will be o.k but my advice is this don’t rely on the airline to help you. i was suppost to have someone from the airline waiting at the gate, to help me get to my connecting fligh since i was flying alone with my son for the first time and when i got off the plane no one was there. so know the airport layout especially if you have a connection flight. as for the flight itself he was fine with taking off and landing gum or a candy really does work. the only real big problem i had was all the smells from everyone wearing purfumes. i was thinking next time i would bring lip balm with sense that he does like to help.

]]> Comment on Sea World by gry planszowe sklep http://autismonthego.com/sea-world/comment-page-1/#comment-892 gry planszowe sklep Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:57:23 +0000 http://autismonthego.com/?p=284#comment-892 Cool blog, i have bookmarked it for future referrence Cool blog, i have bookmarked it for future referrence

]]> Comment on Adventure Island by Picnic Snacks http://autismonthego.com/adventure-island/comment-page-1/#comment-888 Picnic Snacks Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:14:41 +0000 http://autismonthego.com/?p=276#comment-888 Your blog is more helpful than most and it contains information that has helped me to get to grips with a problem I have had for a while now. Thank you for the Adventure Island « Autism On The Go post. Regards, Gregory Your blog is more helpful than most and it contains information that has helped me to get to grips with a problem I have had for a while now. Thank you for the Adventure Island « Autism On The Go post. Regards, Gregory

]]> Comment on Without a Service Dog by dcp511 http://autismonthego.com/without-a-service-dog/comment-page-1/#comment-864 dcp511 Mon, 25 May 2009 17:42:54 +0000 http://autismonthego.com/?p=479#comment-864 Excellent blog, very imformative and to the point, keep up the good work. Excellent blog, very imformative and to the point, keep up the good work.

]]> Comment on Without a Service Dog by Jay http://autismonthego.com/without-a-service-dog/comment-page-1/#comment-857 Jay Sat, 09 May 2009 14:37:18 +0000 http://autismonthego.com/?p=479#comment-857 Wow ... sometimes I come to the page and there is no updated information (probably a problem w/ where I log on from) even though there is new stuff here. So it's only today that I'm seeing this. I had no idea. I hope Chewy is back on four paws quickly and Munch is okay and not traumatized by the attack. I'm glad you're basically okay, too. Wow … sometimes I come to the page and there is no updated information (probably a problem w/ where I log on from) even though there is new stuff here. So it’s only today that I’m seeing this. I had no idea. I hope Chewy is back on four paws quickly and Munch is okay and not traumatized by the attack. I’m glad you’re basically okay, too.

]]> Comment on Without a Service Dog by PwD-SD http://autismonthego.com/without-a-service-dog/comment-page-1/#comment-856 PwD-SD Thu, 07 May 2009 15:05:09 +0000 http://autismonthego.com/?p=479#comment-856 I am so sorry that Chewy was attacked. Hope he is doing much better both physical and emotional. I have had a couple attacks from pet owners to a couple of my service dogs. And like you I would put myself in between the two dogs. My service dog is my life. So yes I understand where you are coming from. I do not know why some people just stand around looking when their dog is the one attacking. It boggles my mine. I am so sorry that Chewy was attacked. Hope he is doing much better both physical and emotional. I have had a couple attacks from pet owners to a couple of my service dogs. And like you I would put myself in between the two dogs. My service dog is my life. So yes I understand where you are coming from.

I do not know why some people just stand around looking when their dog is the one attacking. It boggles my mine.

]]> Comment on Going to the Races by Jackie http://autismonthego.com/going-to-the-races/comment-page-1/#comment-847 Jackie Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:12:09 +0000 http://autismonthego.com/?p=423#comment-847 We took Pookie to the Rolex 24 Hour Race @ Daytona this year. She's ten now, and it was the first time her dad and I thought she could handle the sights, sounds, and smells. We also made sure we packed a bag with her favorite drinks, snacks, stuffed animal, plenty of ear plugs, and layers of clothes. (Heather- I like the idea of bringing something for smell... good call!) We did not stay all night, we only stayed about 4 hours, but they were an enjoyable 4 hours. Some advice, if you're planning on doing anything at Daytona International Speedway, wear comfortable shoes! Pookie literally wore holes in her sneakers! The Rolex 24 has a carnival midway set up in the infield. We rode on the giant ferris wheel at sunset- what an awesome view from the top! We learned that Pookie is fascinated by campfires... we had to keep a careful eye that she didn't wonder off and get too close to one of the many campfires people have going. We found a couple of "quiet", well "quieter" places to chill out. One was by Lake Lloyd near the back of the infield. There was one guy doing laps for a world record on a jet ski, but other than that it was kind of peaceful and we could all decompress on the benches. We had to leave the track before the fireworks (around 9:30-10). We were walking out when they started and Pookie had a hard time with that. Overall, it was a great night. We'll definitely do it again next year... who knows, maybe we'll stay longer next time. We took Pookie to the Rolex 24 Hour Race @ Daytona this year. She’s ten now, and it was the first time her dad and I thought she could handle the sights, sounds, and smells. We also made sure we packed a bag with her favorite drinks, snacks, stuffed animal, plenty of ear plugs, and layers of clothes. (Heather- I like the idea of bringing something for smell… good call!) We did not stay all night, we only stayed about 4 hours, but they were an enjoyable 4 hours. Some advice, if you’re planning on doing anything at Daytona International Speedway, wear comfortable shoes! Pookie literally wore holes in her sneakers! The Rolex 24 has a carnival midway set up in the infield. We rode on the giant ferris wheel at sunset- what an awesome view from the top! We learned that Pookie is fascinated by campfires… we had to keep a careful eye that she didn’t wonder off and get too close to one of the many campfires people have going. We found a couple of “quiet”, well “quieter” places to chill out. One was by Lake Lloyd near the back of the infield. There was one guy doing laps for a world record on a jet ski, but other than that it was kind of peaceful and we could all decompress on the benches. We had to leave the track before the fireworks (around 9:30-10). We were walking out when they started and Pookie had a hard time with that. Overall, it was a great night. We’ll definitely do it again next year… who knows, maybe we’ll stay longer next time.

]]> Comment on Theraputic Sailing by Jackie http://autismonthego.com/theraputic-sailing/comment-page-1/#comment-846 Jackie Mon, 30 Mar 2009 23:45:20 +0000 http://autismonthego.com/?p=448#comment-846 This sounds so cool. I'd love to spend a few hours sailing. I can't wait to sign the family up! Thanks for sharing the info. This sounds so cool. I’d love to spend a few hours sailing. I can’t wait to sign the family up! Thanks for sharing the info.

]]> Comment on Learn to ride a horse by Jay http://autismonthego.com/learn-to-ride-a-horse/comment-page-1/#comment-845 Jay Wed, 25 Mar 2009 15:37:45 +0000 http://autismonthego.com/?p=436#comment-845 Horseback riding is a wonderful experience. I rode in shows when I was younger and I learned so much about animals and responsibility from the experience. I also learned a little more about how to accept direction from others and be accountable for what I do and how I do it. I learned a lot, too, about taking care of equipment -- keeping stuff clean and in good working order. I think Munch is really going to gain a lot from this. You do a great job as a mom; finding him great activities that really develop him. He's a lucky kid. Horseback riding is a wonderful experience. I rode in shows when I was younger and I learned so much about animals and responsibility from the experience. I also learned a little more about how to accept direction from others and be accountable for what I do and how I do it. I learned a lot, too, about taking care of equipment — keeping stuff clean and in good working order. I think Munch is really going to gain a lot from this. You do a great job as a mom; finding him great activities that really develop him. He’s a lucky kid.

]]> Comment on Theraputic Sailing by Jay http://autismonthego.com/theraputic-sailing/comment-page-1/#comment-844 Jay Wed, 25 Mar 2009 15:33:28 +0000 http://autismonthego.com/?p=448#comment-844 This sounds great. I'd love to take Munch sailing on this. You up for it? This sounds great. I’d love to take Munch sailing on this. You up for it?

]]> Comment on Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure with ASGO by whizkidforte http://autismonthego.com/universal-studios-and-islands-of-adventure-with-asgo/comment-page-1/#comment-44 whizkidforte Sat, 14 Feb 2009 21:21:40 +0000 http://autismonthego.com/?p=12#comment-44 I've been to both parks several times, not as much as Disney World. I once had an annual pass over three years ago and enjoyed doing most of it all (I'm not an inversion coaster fan.) The most recent time I went to Universal Studios was when I went to my very first Halloween Horror Night (The theme was <i>Reflections of Fear</i> hosted by Dr. Mary Agana, who was nicknamed "Bloody Mary.") last October. I actually <b>flinched</b> at those freaky costumed characters popping out of nowhere in the haunted houses! My favorite one, by the way, was Doomsday, mostly because my mother, who was with me at that time, watched the movie where the house originated from. The other highlight of the trip was episodes of chainsaw dudes giving me pursuit with their operating instruments all the way to the Mummy ride - <i>twice</i>! The low point was being stuck in Men in Black Alien Attack for several minutes! That was the best day at Universal Studios Florida of my life - being scared of those maniacs who emerge spontaneously while ambling throughout the park! I for one would not recommend going to USF for Halloween Horror Nights to a child under 13, especially one whose sensory issues that come with his or her autism would be greatly impacted, but I was 19 (I'm now months away from being 20.) at that time I had fun being scared and all that fuddleduddle! I’ve been to both parks several times, not as much as Disney World. I once had an annual pass over three years ago and enjoyed doing most of it all (I’m not an inversion coaster fan.)

The most recent time I went to Universal Studios was when I went to my very first Halloween Horror Night (The theme was Reflections of Fear hosted by Dr. Mary Agana, who was nicknamed “Bloody Mary.”) last October. I actually flinched at those freaky costumed characters popping out of nowhere in the haunted houses! My favorite one, by the way, was Doomsday, mostly because my mother, who was with me at that time, watched the movie where the house originated from. The other highlight of the trip was episodes of chainsaw dudes giving me pursuit with their operating instruments all the way to the Mummy ride - twice! The low point was being stuck in Men in Black Alien Attack for several minutes! That was the best day at Universal Studios Florida of my life - being scared of those maniacs who emerge spontaneously while ambling throughout the park!

I for one would not recommend going to USF for Halloween Horror Nights to a child under 13, especially one whose sensory issues that come with his or her autism would be greatly impacted, but I was 19 (I’m now months away from being 20.) at that time I had fun being scared and all that fuddleduddle!

]]> Comment on Share Your Stories! by whizkidforte http://autismonthego.com/share-your-stories/comment-page-1/#comment-43 whizkidforte Sat, 14 Feb 2009 21:03:56 +0000 http://autismonthego.com/?p=41#comment-43 I have been to numerous places in the past as long as I have been an autistic - both Busch Gardens theme parks (one in Williamsburg, VA, and one near my hometown of Dover, FL, in Tampa), two current and one former Carnival Fun Ships, both Disney ships, various Catholic shrines and basilicas, and for the most part, the prestigious Walt Disney World Resort, the most favorable world-class (no pun intended) destination I rave about, having lived an hour from there for almost a decade. My method of preparation is to read websites of trip reports of the desired destinations and look at a bundle of photos. With me taking online college classes, the flexibility of the schedule enables me to do so. I have been to numerous places in the past as long as I have been an autistic - both Busch Gardens theme parks (one in Williamsburg, VA, and one near my hometown of Dover, FL, in Tampa), two current and one former Carnival Fun Ships, both Disney ships, various Catholic shrines and basilicas, and for the most part, the prestigious Walt Disney World Resort, the most favorable world-class (no pun intended) destination I rave about, having lived an hour from there for almost a decade.

My method of preparation is to read websites of trip reports of the desired destinations and look at a bundle of photos. With me taking online college classes, the flexibility of the schedule enables me to do so.

]]> Comment on Ice! At Gaylord Palms by whizkidforte http://autismonthego.com/ice-at-gaylord-palms/comment-page-1/#comment-42 whizkidforte Sat, 14 Feb 2009 20:53:54 +0000 http://autismonthego.com/?p=15#comment-42 I went to ICE! three years ago and I enjoyed it! I had the knack of sliding down that excellent ice slide! I went to ICE! three years ago and I enjoyed it! I had the knack of sliding down that excellent ice slide!

]]> Comment on Travel Tips by whizkidforte http://autismonthego.com/travel-tip/comment-page-1/#comment-41 whizkidforte Sat, 14 Feb 2009 20:50:08 +0000 http://autismonthego.com/?p=244#comment-41 Thanks for the tips! Whenever Mom proclaims a vacay, I'd always look at websites and photos of the destinations before going! Thanks for the tips! Whenever Mom proclaims a vacay, I’d always look at websites and photos of the destinations before going!

]]> Comment on General theme parks tips by whizkidforte http://autismonthego.com/general-theme-parks-tips/comment-page-1/#comment-40 whizkidforte Sat, 14 Feb 2009 20:47:48 +0000 http://autismonthego.com/?p=273#comment-40 Thanks for sharing them with us! I live an hour near Central Florida, where my preferable location, the world-renowned (no pun intended) Walt Disney World resort is situated! I am trying to lose weight, so I saved a bundle of calories by making like Chip, Clarice, and Dale (the chipmunk trio of Disney, I call them collectively) and packing my nut-filled trail mix and nutty Kashi bars, along with prepared turkey sarnies. Not only do they provide protein and fiber, but the monounsaturated fats make me thinner and toned in my belly. (Spanish researchers do agree with me, because in their study two years ago, they found out that it prevents belly fat increase!) I have an iPod nano, so I'd listen to my favorite tunes before embarking on the Tower of Terror. I am a theme park fan, and I'd like to have your trip reports coming! Thanks for sharing them with us! I live an hour near Central Florida, where my preferable location, the world-renowned (no pun intended) Walt Disney World resort is situated! I am trying to lose weight, so I saved a bundle of calories by making like Chip, Clarice, and Dale (the chipmunk trio of Disney, I call them collectively) and packing my nut-filled trail mix and nutty Kashi bars, along with prepared turkey sarnies. Not only do they provide protein and fiber, but the monounsaturated fats make me thinner and toned in my belly. (Spanish researchers do agree with me, because in their study two years ago, they found out that it prevents belly fat increase!) I have an iPod nano, so I’d listen to my favorite tunes before embarking on the Tower of Terror. I am a theme park fan, and I’d like to have your trip reports coming!

]]> Comment on Disney Tips by whizkidforte http://autismonthego.com/disney-tips/comment-page-1/#comment-39 whizkidforte Sat, 14 Feb 2009 20:26:18 +0000 http://autismonthego.com/?p=281#comment-39 I have to say that I never tire of WDW because riding personal favorites like my favorite ride (hands down) Expedition Everest at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, my second favorite, The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at Disney's Hollywood Studios, and my mother's favorite, Soarin' at Epcot (my favorite park as well). Greeting with a motley buffet of Disney Characters, including personal favorite Eeyore, Bolt, Goliath the lion, Ron Stoppable, Flik, and the recently-met Max (He's Goofy's son, mind you.) has been so ritualistic and memorable! Having given a steady dose of Disney movies and videos as a child (Now that I have high-speed Internet, I use YouTube and photos from various trip reports, mainly from Flickr.), I become progressively familiar with that place. I'd recommend making a picture book by cutting out photos of the resort and sharing it with your child before your trip. It really worked for me! Don't forget that the resort is celebrating its campaign this year based on a rhetorical question, "What Will You Celebrate?" My birthday falls on a block-out date in my pass, so I registered myself to get in free! (You can do that too at disneyworld.com!) Not only I'm celebrating my birthday, but I'm also celebrating the very last day of analog TV in the remainder of stations slated to go all-digital and Philippines Independence Day! As a Fil-Am, I say, GO FIGURE! I have to say that I never tire of WDW because riding personal favorites like my favorite ride (hands down) Expedition Everest at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, my second favorite, The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and my mother’s favorite, Soarin’ at Epcot (my favorite park as well). Greeting with a motley buffet of Disney Characters, including personal favorite Eeyore, Bolt, Goliath the lion, Ron Stoppable, Flik, and the recently-met Max (He’s Goofy’s son, mind you.) has been so ritualistic and memorable! Having given a steady dose of Disney movies and videos as a child (Now that I have high-speed Internet, I use YouTube and photos from various trip reports, mainly from Flickr.), I become progressively familiar with that place. I’d recommend making a picture book by cutting out photos of the resort and sharing it with your child before your trip. It really worked for me!

Don’t forget that the resort is celebrating its campaign this year based on a rhetorical question, “What Will You Celebrate?” My birthday falls on a block-out date in my pass, so I registered myself to get in free! (You can do that too at disneyworld.com!) Not only I’m celebrating my birthday, but I’m also celebrating the very last day of analog TV in the remainder of stations slated to go all-digital and Philippines Independence Day! As a Fil-Am, I say, GO FIGURE!

]]> Comment on Disney Tips by whizkidforte http://autismonthego.com/disney-tips/comment-page-1/#comment-37 whizkidforte Sat, 14 Feb 2009 20:10:33 +0000 http://autismonthego.com/?p=281#comment-37 As long as I'm autistic and an avid Disneyphile, I've been to WDW several times! In fact, I really like your tips because I live an hour near the resort (in Plant City) and I recently obtained a Seasonal Pass last Christmas! I especially rave about afternoons and evenings, since the cooler weather and (only at the Magic Kingdom) SpectroMagic, my mother's and my favorite parade of the entire resort fit the bill. (Note that we sometimes do early mornings too, especially at Disney's Animal Kingdom, if weather permits.) I have yet to see Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party (I'm going to dress up as the cellphone boyfriend from a recent Ad Council public service announcement - if my mother and I decide to go.), but I went to Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party over 3 years ago. Oh, and our passes have a park hopping ability, so we can go to the two "kingdoms" (Disney's Animal Kingdom and Magic Kingdom, respectively) in one day! How neat! As long as I’m autistic and an avid Disneyphile, I’ve been to WDW several times! In fact, I really like your tips because I live an hour near the resort (in Plant City) and I recently obtained a Seasonal Pass last Christmas! I especially rave about afternoons and evenings, since the cooler weather and (only at the Magic Kingdom) SpectroMagic, my mother’s and my favorite parade of the entire resort fit the bill. (Note that we sometimes do early mornings too, especially at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, if weather permits.) I have yet to see Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party (I’m going to dress up as the cellphone boyfriend from a recent Ad Council public service announcement - if my mother and I decide to go.), but I went to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party over 3 years ago. Oh, and our passes have a park hopping ability, so we can go to the two “kingdoms” (Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Magic Kingdom, respectively) in one day! How neat!

]]> Comment on Sea World by Chadhurbhujaya http://autismonthego.com/sea-world/comment-page-1/#comment-34 Chadhurbhujaya Sat, 14 Feb 2009 13:55:15 +0000 http://autismonthego.com/?p=284#comment-34 You made some good points there. I did a search on the topic and found most people will agree with your blog. You made some good points there. I did a search on the topic and found most people will agree with your blog.

]]> Comment on Best Dog Toy Ever by pwd-sd http://autismonthego.com/best-dog-toy-ever/comment-page-1/#comment-28 pwd-sd Tue, 10 Feb 2009 21:18:30 +0000 http://autismonthego.com/?p=370#comment-28 That looks like it would be a great toy for service dogs to play with while proofing their retrieving. Glad your son and your son dog loves playing with it. That looks like it would be a great toy for service dogs to play with while proofing their retrieving. Glad your son and your son dog loves playing with it.

]]> Comment on Best Dog Toy Ever by Toys Toys and More Toys » Blog Archive » Best Dog Toy Ever | Autism On The Go http://autismonthego.com/best-dog-toy-ever/comment-page-1/#comment-27 Toys Toys and More Toys » Blog Archive » Best Dog Toy Ever | Autism On The Go Tue, 10 Feb 2009 06:43:19 +0000 http://autismonthego.com/?p=370#comment-27 [...] Read the rest of this great post here [...] [...] Read the rest of this great post here [...]

]]> Comment on MOSI - Tampa by victoria http://autismonthego.com/mosi-tampa/comment-page-1/#comment-17 victoria Wed, 04 Feb 2009 23:27:38 +0000 http://autismonthego.com/?p=163#comment-17 Hi there Nice. Waiting for more:)) Hi there Nice. Waiting for more:))

]]> Comment on Busch Gardens - Tampa by Jay http://autismonthego.com/busch-gardens-tampa/comment-page-1/#comment-15 Jay Thu, 29 Jan 2009 19:27:52 +0000 http://autismonthego.com/?p=319#comment-15 I didn't even know about this part of Busch Gardens. Sounds incredible. Having explored Busch Gardens with the two of you before, I know how well they opperate and how much fun Munchkin usually has. I wish I had been able to go with you. Your site kicks butt, by the way! I didn’t even know about this part of Busch Gardens. Sounds incredible. Having explored Busch Gardens with the two of you before, I know how well they opperate and how much fun Munchkin usually has. I wish I had been able to go with you.

Your site kicks butt, by the way!

]]> Comment on Sea World by admin http://autismonthego.com/sea-world/comment-page-1/#comment-11 admin Wed, 21 Jan 2009 20:29:03 +0000 http://autismonthego.com/?p=284#comment-11 Thanks Michelle. Your post http://inthelifeofachild.com/index.php/choosing-to-see-beauty/ was beautiful. Keep writing and sharing your stories. Please share your adventures with us as well. Thanks Michelle. Your post http://inthelifeofachild.com/index.php/choosing-to-see-beauty/ was beautiful. Keep writing and sharing your stories. Please share your adventures with us as well.

]]> Comment on Disney Tips by Sharona http://autismonthego.com/disney-tips/comment-page-1/#comment-10 Sharona Wed, 21 Jan 2009 04:50:13 +0000 http://autismonthego.com/?p=281#comment-10 practical and helpful tips. you rock! practical and helpful tips. you rock!

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