Archive for category: Special Needs

If you have a child with a food allergy, you know that even the most mundane of outings require some planning. My daughter is allergic to crustaceans (shrimp, lobster, crab), and I always have to carry her epi-pen, ask about how foods are prepared in restaurants, and scan ingredient labels even for items that you would not think contain shellfish. Whether your child is allergic to milk, wheat, peanuts, or another food, you are familiar with the steps you must take to keep her safe.Going on vacation with a child who has a potentially life-threatening allergy to a food can [...]

Recently, one of my friends traveled by plane with her two children, one of whom is on the autism spectrum. She was a bit nervous beforehand, because she was afraid that additional screening, such as a pat-down, while a fairly remote possibility, would trigger an outburst from her child. Since a pat-down at the airport is typically only done when there is a security concern, and since your child will most likely not be classified as a security risk, this is probably not something that you need to worry unduly about, however, it’s always wise to be prepared for anything, [...]