Have them help out around the house by helping pick out what bathing suit they want to bring, or what they want to take with them in their “carry-on” bag for the car or airplane to keep them busy (see my next tip). You can also ease the transition by including your child in the preparation and planning process. One method to help prepare your child is to use YouTube videos, pictures, or websites, to show them places they will be visiting and some of the surroundings they may encounter. On the other end of the spectrum, maybe your child gets TOO excited about family vacations and can’t seem to bring his or her engine down enough to sit through the full car or plane ride, gets frustrated easily when things don’t go as planned, and seems to have so much excitement and energy that stranger danger and safety awareness goes out the window.īefore booking any tickets, here are some best tips for what to consider when planning family vacations with children with sensory challenges.įor children with sensory sensitivities and sensory avoiding tendencies, transitioning into new, unpredictable experiences are a lot easier when your child has some information in advance so that they have an idea of what to expect. Transitioning away from a familiar routine for extended periods of time, in an unfamiliar place, can be stressful if your child has trouble with self-regulation. However, if your child has sensory processing challenges, new experiences, sensations, and activities might not always be a positive experience. They also help establish meaningful, positive memories and relationships with family and friends, which is crucial for social emotional development. Family vacations are a fun and exciting time that provide important opportunities for children to interact with new environments and people. Family vacation season is in full swing and consistent travel is back after a long hiatus last year.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |