kristinnelson
Earning My Ears
- Joined
- Mar 13, 2003
My extended family is looking to take a cruise next summer on the Disney cruise line (what else!)
The problem is that we have 3 year old twins with autism. They will be 4.5 by the time of the cruise. One has severe autism the other mild. Does anyone have any experience with this situation?
Hopefully one of them will be potty trained by then, but not necessarily.
These are some of the questions that come to mind:
1. Can they join the clubs if I offer to change their diapers when needed?
2. They both attend pre-school so are used to a group environment, but may take some getting used to it. Can I stay with them for a while to get the acclimated?
3. One of my boys does a lot of therapy at home and having access to a swing on board would make a huge difference. Are there swings on board?
4. One of my boys is on a casein-free diet (casein is milk protein, it is commonly used as a food additive and is in all dairy products.) I can choose food off the regular menu for him, but can I arrange to get soy milk for him to drink, or to get a fridge in my room to bring soy milk for him.
4. What other questions should I be asking that I don't even know about?
Anyone who has taken a 4 year old with development delays on a Disney cruise would be a great resource. Thanks!
Kristin
The problem is that we have 3 year old twins with autism. They will be 4.5 by the time of the cruise. One has severe autism the other mild. Does anyone have any experience with this situation?
Hopefully one of them will be potty trained by then, but not necessarily.
These are some of the questions that come to mind:
1. Can they join the clubs if I offer to change their diapers when needed?
2. They both attend pre-school so are used to a group environment, but may take some getting used to it. Can I stay with them for a while to get the acclimated?
3. One of my boys does a lot of therapy at home and having access to a swing on board would make a huge difference. Are there swings on board?
4. One of my boys is on a casein-free diet (casein is milk protein, it is commonly used as a food additive and is in all dairy products.) I can choose food off the regular menu for him, but can I arrange to get soy milk for him to drink, or to get a fridge in my room to bring soy milk for him.
4. What other questions should I be asking that I don't even know about?
Anyone who has taken a 4 year old with development delays on a Disney cruise would be a great resource. Thanks!
Kristin