TRAVEL WITH AUTISM: Vacations for Families With Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorder, Announces Its Launch

MIDDLETON, Wis., Oct. 9 /PRNewswire/ — TRAVEL WITH AUTISM launches this October, providing a new concept for the autism community: vacations specifically designed for families with individuals with autism spectrum disorder. TWA’s mission is threefold: (1) to provide an appropriate and safe vacation where families with individuals with ASD can simply have fun together (2) to provide an environment where multiple families with individuals with ASD can interact in a holiday atmosphere (3) to provide an opportunity for individuals with ASD to stretch themselves by learning new skills.

The unique challenges of having an individual with ASD preclude many families from evening attempting a vacation. TRAVEL WITH AUTISM mitigates these challenges by carefully selecting locations, training staff and providing for the unique needs of individuals with ASD.

TWA’s inaugural trip will take place in Steamboat Springs, Colorado January 11th – 15th, 2007. The vacation will include two days of ski or snowboard lessons, a mini-hockey camp under the direction of Coach Jeff Sauer, family Olympics with medals awarded by Olympic champion Billy Kidd, a Western BBQ, and even a date night for parents.

“I am so excited by this idea. I can’t believe no one ever thought of it before. It’s the one thing many parents had given up hoping for, a family vacation, just like everyone else.” J. Larson, a mother of a child with ASD.

TRAVEL WITH AUTISM: vacations specifically designed to meet the needs of families with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

CONTACT: Catherine Pauly, M.S., C.C.C. – SP, Travel With Autism, P: 608.216.6650, F: 608.836.1739, cathie@travelwithautism.com