Elizabeth's Journey Sensory-Friendly Holiday Tips: Food, Events & Sleep Routines That Stick Holiday tips help me every year, because the holiday time can hit us out of the blue. One minute it is summertime, and the next we are seeing Christmas trees.… November 2, 2025 Elizabeth's Journey Elizabeth's Journey Special Needs Family Vacation: Flexibility & Small Wins This was our best special needs family vacation yet—proof that flexibility, preparation, and tiny wins can add up to big confidence. If your family is planning a special needs vacation,… September 4, 2025 Elizabeth's Journey A Parent's Perspective Accepting Change and Embracing Growth Together: When Your Child’s Interests Shift Quick answer: Special needs interest shifts can be normal for a child with special needs to love something for a season, then like it less later. It can be normal… May 6, 2024 A Parent's Perspective A Parent's Perspective Transition from School to Summer: A Parent’s Perspective Quick answer: To navigate the transition from school to summer, talk with the school team about summer focus areas, share the plan with private therapists, schedule therapies early, tuck “work”… May 6, 2024 A Parent's Perspective A Parent's Perspective Avoiding Backsliding: The Active Effort of Practicing Good Habits Quick answer: When routines change, even strong skills can “backslide.” Practicing good habits helps us most. I STOP, pause my cues, and remember Elizabeth can do it and knows she… March 4, 2024 A Parent's Perspective