Travel Checklist
My suggestion to you this Saturday is to make a travel checklist. Even if you don’t take vacations often, you may need to travel with your child to visit an ailing family member or go to a family event.
Keep the list for a few weeks (without the pressure of a looming trip) and as the moments of panic come to you and you think, “what if he needs x?” Add it to the list.
When you pack the item, check it off. Bring the list with you and when you pack up to come home, cross it off. That way you come home with everything you brought.
A Few Ideas to Start:
- Medications
- Medical equipment
- Whatever they need to get to sleep
- Entertainment (high and low tech)
- Any specific foods they need to get through the trip
- Comforting, calming items
- Whatever you need to keep your child safe while away
- Stuff to do on the plane or in the car
- Distractions that are small enough to bring to a restaurant
This way, things can keep running smoothly, even when you’re on the go.
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About the Author
Erica Mauro is a mom to two teenage boys, Will who is neurotypical and Michael with Autism and cognitive delays. She holds a BA in Psychology from Colgate University and a Masters of Psychology in Education from Columbia Teacher’s College. Before staying home with her children, she worked as an elementary school teacher. For five years, she served on the Board of Directors of the Molly Ann Tango Memorial Foundation, a charity dedicated to enriching the lives of children with special needs. In partnership with her husband Dave, she aspires to parent by using daily life as an opportunity for therapeutic intervention, seizing on real experiences as opportunities to build skills and strategies for Michael in a joyful, loving home environment. On the tougher early days, she just tried to get everyone safely to bedtime and start fresh in the morning. *wink* 
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