Traveling Different: Vacation Strategies for Parents of the Anxious, the Inflexible, and the Neurodiverse

By Dawn M. Barclay

2022 · 344 pages

What you'll learn

Travelling with neurodivergent children or children with anxiety often requires a different approach. This book offers practical strategies for planning, preparing and adapting family trips while recognising each child's unique needs.

Rather than focusing on perfect holidays, it encourages families to build travel experiences that feel enjoyable, flexible and achievable for everyone involved.

Why we recommend it

Travelling as a family can be incredibly rewarding, but it can also bring extra challenges when routines change, sensory environments become overwhelming or unexpected situations arise.

This book provides thoughtful, practical guidance to help families prepare with confidence, reduce unnecessary stress and create travel experiences that work for their child rather than against them.

It offers realistic advice without expecting every family to travel in the same way, making it a valuable resource for parents looking to better understand and support their child while exploring the world together.