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Daniela Ferdico, PsyD
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Traveler, Blogger, Photographer: Building Sensory INCLUSION in the Travel World
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As a mom of a kiddo with Aspergers, I find travel both incredibly rewarding (stretch that cognitive flexibility!) and also very stressful (travel is inherently unpredictable, and therefore can be overwhelming for those with ASD). Although we almost always experience a rough spot during one of our travels, the many benefits outweigh the moments when my kiddo needs an extra bit of support. As a neuropsychologist and clinical director of a neurodevelopmental clinic, I hear so many stories of parents who never travel because it is too difficult to find sensory breaks, to overcome the unpredictability, to know what to bring…
Our goal here at Sensory Access Travel is to make travel possible and enjoyable for ALL families. As both a mom and a psychologist, I see both sides – the clinical and the parent experience. At Sensory Access Travel we are here to find awesome travel spots, tips and tools, and to work with hotels, theme parks, resorts, parks, and any travel-related businesses who value Inclusion. Look for our Road Trip Travel Tips and Autism accessibility at Disney Series!
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EQUIPMENT
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Isabella Ferdico
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Sensory Processing Advocate, Building Sensory INCLUSION in the Travel World and beyond
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My name is Izzi, and I love to travel any chance that I get – I particularly love theme parks because they do such an amazing job with storytelling, the experience is so immersive. Disney is one of my favorites because I am immediately transported to another place and stop stressing about homework or social stressors. My mom and I realized early on that it was really difficult for my brother to make it through some experiences like travel, theater and music. We realized that other kids that were autistic also had a hard time at theater or the movies, so we created Sensory Access to make community events more accessible. I have difficulties with crowding, but most individuals with sensory processing difficulties have multiple sensory difficulties that often stop them from enjoying experiences the rest of us take for granted. Our goal is to increase sensory accessibility for everyone so that anyone can enjoy these wonderful places with their community, and enjoy places that allows us to be transported outside of our disabilities. My dream is to work at Disneyland one day and work as an Imagineer to help transport everyone through immersive experiences.
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Mateo Ferdico
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Autistic Advocate, Building Sensory INCLUSION in the Travel World and beyond
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My name is Mateo, and I have Aspergers/am Autistic. I love to travel, especially roadtrips. We travel as much as we can, and sometimes the new experiences and environments can be a bit hard…I like knowing what to expect. My mom does a pretty good job of pre3paring us for where we are going and what we are going to see, but there is always something that takes me by surprise or that I may not like. My particular sensitivities are bright light, heat, crowding (especially standing in line and being bumped around) and some smells. My goal is to continue to travel and write about my sensory experiences and share them with all of you, so everyone can have access to travel and know what to expect!
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