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The Best Autism-Friendly Vacations for Families, According to a Parent | Afar

2025-05-16 370 Dailymotion

Traveling with your family can be exhilarating, but because people with autism often struggle with changes in routine, going on vacation can also be taxing. That's why we asked Jamie Davis Smith—a writer and parent of four, including two kids with autism—to share her favorite autism-friendly family vacations, with sensory-sensitive attractions, quiet spaces, and thoughtful accommodations designed with neurodiverse families in mind. #autismtravel #familytravel #neurodiversetravel #traveltipsforfamilies

CHAPTERS
0:00 – Intro
1:18 – Hotels and resorts
2:28 – Cruises
3:13 – Cities
4:04 – Theme parks

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CREDITS
Jamie Davis Smith - Host
Jonathan Kramer - Video Editor
Tiana Attride - Senior Editor, Social and Video
Elizabeth See - Designer
Sarika Bansal - Editorial Director
Michelle Heimerman - Photo Editor

MUSIC
"Keep On Running - Instrumental" by The Light The Heat
"Here We Go feat. We Lepers" by Ivywild

FOOTAGE / PHOTOGRAPHY
Photos courtesy of Jamie Davis Smith
Hyatt Regency Aqaba Ayla Resort footage courtesy of Hyatt Hotels
Additional footage courtesy of Shutterstock, Videvo, Storyblocks