Autism Friendly Cruises

It seems there are more Autism Friendly events than ever. That's good news for families on the Spectrum.
At FOCUS Center for Autism we have at least three family and Autism friendly events a year. We have two gatherings that include food, music, games, dancing and lots of laughter. The FOCUS Festival is heading into its 13th year in Canton on June 7th. Last night we attended Autism Awareness Night at the XL Center in Hartford and took in a Wolfpack game.    

Because I'm involved in this community, I often see postings for Autism friendly movies. There's even Autism friendly surfing.

Now...there's Autism friendly cruises. Royal Caribbean announced in an article in USA Today that they are now certified and "Autism Friendly"

The new designation, awarded by the travel organization Autism on the Seas, indicates the line will take specific measures to help its guests with autistic family members enjoy their cruise.  Royal Caribbean line now has Bronze Level certification, which means it will provide sensory-related toys, autism-friendly modification to youth activities (where appropriate), autism-friendly movies, priority boarding and dietary offerings (including gluten-free and dairy-free).

You can find out more by linking to the article or by going directly to Autism on the Seas.

FOCUS at Wolfpack

FOCUS Center for Autism will be attending the Wolfpack Game on February 21st. We want you to join us!

Friday February 21st is Autism Awareness Night at Hartford's XL Center. FOCUS will be there with several other Autism groups and programs to increase awareness of this disorder that affects one in every 88 children in the United States.

We're also there to have fun and enjoy the hockey game in an Autism and family friendly environment.

Tickets purchased through FOCUS benefit our programs.

FOCUS Center for Autism:  helping children and young adults with

Autism Spectrum Disorders achieve their full potential.

“…because the creatively wired and socially challenged 

should not have to go it alone.” ™ 

Contact Yvonne Gardner for you tickets. Deadline for the best seats is February 7th.  860 693 8809 or email yvonne.gardner@focuscenterforautism.org