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#1 An episode at times emotional, at times funny, on what it takes to plan and go on holiday with autistic children. Feeling the strain as parents of the too long school summer holidays especially for autistic children. Why it is so hard, routines and regulation, not feeling guilty & remembering our own childhood memories of the family unit on holiday no matter where or what type. What exactly goes into preparing for, planning and actually going on holiday example re flying. Why queues can be a problem and learning to adjust an do what works for you, the main caregiver and your autistic child(ren). How others can help ease the strain.

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0:00 Intro

3:55 childhood memories

8:35 and children deserve to be on holiday with their family

11:48 wider family holidays and getting help/respite

17:04 The family Unit

18:49 A feeling off to all parents

19:17 Do what works for you

21:52 routines and regulation

24:45 Queues and the literal mind

25:30 what actually got sinot planning and going on holiday with autistic children

32:18 How you/public can help

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#5 Calls to Action

pre-roll: please share this podcast far and wide

mid-roll: none (hint of podcast guests and siblings topic); blog reference & website

end-roll: what to expect re Aug

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#8 Are you a bad parent if your autistic child is anxious, harms, doesn't sleep...?