In spite of the challenges and frequent (but thankfully, lessening) public misunderstanding or disapproval of associated behavior, families are traveling with their children with autism spectrum disorders. A combination of family coping skills, growing societal awareness, and special travel accomodations creates greater opportunities for the kinds of family vacations that many of us take for granted.
"[W]ith Americans who have disabilities spending $13.6 billion annually on travel in the United States (not including the caregivers and family members who often accompany such individuals) . . . , a small but growing number of tour operators, travel agents and resorts are offering specially geared getaways."
In another story, a family explains how their advanced planning helps a college-bound son with Asperger's syndrome and mental illness. This young man shows great promise in math and science, and his family arrangements give him the extra support he needs to succeed. These stories illustrate how broad inclusion of those with autism spectrum disorder can enhance the lives of those individuals AND the rest of society.
Attorney Barbara S. Hughes, one of the law partners I work with, has created an education power of attorney to assist young adults with disabilities continue to include their parents in their educational decision-making. Here is a short article describing how she developed it, and what it entails. Without such a power of attorney, parents could be excluded from student records or other confidential information and processes after a student reaches the age of majority. An education power of attorney, in similar fashion to a financial power of attorney, adds parental involvement without taking away any of the student's rights or authority.
"[W]ith Americans who have disabilities spending $13.6 billion annually on travel in the United States (not including the caregivers and family members who often accompany such individuals) . . . , a small but growing number of tour operators, travel agents and resorts are offering specially geared getaways."
In another story, a family explains how their advanced planning helps a college-bound son with Asperger's syndrome and mental illness. This young man shows great promise in math and science, and his family arrangements give him the extra support he needs to succeed. These stories illustrate how broad inclusion of those with autism spectrum disorder can enhance the lives of those individuals AND the rest of society.
Attorney Barbara S. Hughes, one of the law partners I work with, has created an education power of attorney to assist young adults with disabilities continue to include their parents in their educational decision-making. Here is a short article describing how she developed it, and what it entails. Without such a power of attorney, parents could be excluded from student records or other confidential information and processes after a student reaches the age of majority. An education power of attorney, in similar fashion to a financial power of attorney, adds parental involvement without taking away any of the student's rights or authority.
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