LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Families with children who have special needs often find that planning a vacation ends up being too much of a challenge. But more and more destinations and resorts are catching on to the fact that these families deserve special attention. Some vacation companies are now making extra accommodations.

Relaxing can be difficult with a child with special needs in a strange environment. Resorts are realizing there are more and more families like Stacy’s, and a growing number are taking steps to help. In return, special needs families are spreading the word.

“When you find a place that works for your family, you tell everyone,” said Karin Sheets, who writes the Special Needs Travel Mom blog.

Special-needs parent and travel writer Karin Sheets loves the new “autism friendly” designation from the Center for Autism and Related Disabilities. Resorts can earn it with sensitivity training to show staff how to handle these special needs. And many don’t stop there. [Read entire article and see video]

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