Yesterday, a friend shared the link to an article titled, EVERYTHING WILL BE OKAY: Fill up summer to slow it down, and it’s a good read, but also one that made me stop and think about our upcoming summer. It raised important points for any family that likes adventure but also has to consider whether and how that adventure works for different family members. It made me ponder, how can this summer work for both parents and kids? The gist of the article was that the creation of the perception of time and of memories differs for an adult vs.…
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Written by Emma Lynch; photographs by Emma, Tom, and Lee Lynch My neurodiverse family went to Switzerland and Germany for Spring Break, and it was sort of like two different trips, so I have two different perspectives on two different places. Here are 5 things I like about our trip, and 1 thing I didn’t. #1 I liked: I liked all the different museums – there were a million museums that were really cool, and a lot of them were in English. The Swiss Museum of Transport in Lucerne, Switzerland managed to be for both kids and adults at the…
We recently hopped across the Atlantic Ocean for the first time since the pandemic began and spent a little over a week in Switzerland and Germany. Pre-kids, we had been to Germany, but not in a long time. In fact, the last time I was in Berlin, the Berlin Wall was still up so obviously, a lot has changed… One of our kids has studied German in school for the past three years, and it seemed like a good opportunity for him to see the culture first-hand and practice the language outside of the classroom. So off we went. But…
Who’s along for the ride: Emma, Jack, Jeffrey, Tom, and Lee Lynch (Rocket, is hanging with Ollie) When: Afternoon of Friday, March 31 – Sunday, April 9 (Easter Sunday) But before we go… Family meeting – Sunday, March 26 Get books for flight and trains – Monday, March 27 Each pack our bags – Wednesday & Thursday, March 29 and 30. What to pack: Day 1: Friday, March 31 Head to airport in – 23 miles from home – Mom has booked us a Lyft to take us to the airport. Car leaves @1:30 pm. Go through security Fly out…
Using visual supports to communicate with neurodiverse individuals – for school, travel, or anything else – can be highly effective. According to the International Board of Certification and Continuing Education (ICBBES), visual support for people with developmental disorders “serves two main purposes: helping the child communicate with those around them, and aiding parents in communicating better with their child.” Neurodivergent brain functioning impacts how a learner processes and retains information, and taking into consideration what’s effective for different but capable neurodiverse individuals can increase the accessibility of information. For a recent trip to Switzerland and Germany, I thought a visual…
Miami, FL offers a treasure trove of riches to tourists – from beautiful beaches of all sizes to a subtropical climate that makes outdoor fun possible year-round, to a diverse people, music, and culinary culture that rivals any other U.S. city. But what’s the Miami experience like for neurodiverse families? Rocketaround.com rocketed through Miami and brings you our new Neurodiverse Family Guide to Miami, complete with our first-hand POV and the insightful perspectives of local Miami experts. The guide starts with background about the “Magic City” – the largest city in southeastern Florida, which sprang up almost overnight to become…
What to see and how to make the most of your adventure Miami, FL offers a treasure trove of riches to tourists – from beautiful beaches of all sizes to a subtropical climate that makes swimming along its coasts and trekking through its outdoor attractions and spaces possible year-round, to a diverse people, music and culinary culture that rivals any other U.S. city. But what is the Miami experience like for neurodiverse families? Read on for our perspective and the POV of several local Miami experts. A little bit about the “Magic City” The Miami metro area, which includes Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm…
This week’s Washington Post Weekend section includes a feature article on the Best museums for kids in D.C. It’s worth a read because of its detailed descriptions of several very worthwhile kid-friendly museums in a city full of museums. The five museums featured in the article – the National Museum of Natural History, National Children’s Museum, National Air and Space Museum in D.C., International Spy Museum, and National Museum of American History – are ones we’ve visited and enjoyed numerous times. The International Spy Museum is at the top of the list for all three of our kids, and the…
For every 44 children born, at least 1 is diagnosed with autism at some point in their childhood. Autism occurs in every racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic group. When it’s your child, or when it’s you who has lived your life feeling like you don’t fit in but don’t understand why until you receive an autism diagnosis in your adult years, the range of feelings and emotions can vary widely. When one of our children was diagnosed as autistic four years ago, we knew it didn’t change who he was – nor did we want to change him, but we really…
6 Questions for Meredith Tekin, BCCS, President of the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) Recently, Rocketaround.com had the pleasure of interviewing Meredith Tekin, President of the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES), an organization that plays a unique role for the neurodiverse community, and for neurodiverse families with an interest in adventure. Here are Meredith’s insights. Rocketaround.com: What is IBCCES and how do you support neurodiverse families? Meredith Tekin: IBCCES is a training and certification organization. We focus on providing knowledge and supports to professionals in healthcare, education, public safety, hospitality/entertainment, and corporate…