certainly encourage other families to experience the same. Living with autism is challenging. Traveling with autism is easy thanks to Autism on the Seas.”
Cathy Bookman, a recent participant and the mother of a teenage daughter with autism, said, “After our daughter was able to ice skate for the first time, she said, “Mom, now I feel like I can do anything!” The experience was such a confidence builder for her! She also loved the dances, and the opportunity to enjoy the music and her new friends without feeling self-conscious. Without these services I doubt we would be able to go on a cruise. Words can’t even begin to describe how wonderful and caring the staff was! They are magical, special people!
...Thank you for this opportunity for our family to have a stress-free vacation! …It was wonderful to meet other families just like us, and feel so ‘connected’ and safe on such a huge ship-I always felt as if someone was looking out for us.”
When asked why Autism on the Seas is so important to him, Sobbell made one simple statement: “Our passion is making our families’ dreams come true.” From the recommendations and accolades being sent from throughout the country, it appears as though their passion is having a positive impact on families everywhere.
For more information, please visit
www.AutismOnTheSeas.com.
“After our daughter was able to ice skate for the first time, she said, ‘Mom, now I feel like I can do anything!’”
Upcoming
Cruise: April 28, 2012
Leaving from Charleston, SC on a Carnival Cruise Line ship
This is a six-night cruise that includes stops at ports in Key West, FL, Freeport, Bahamas, and Nassau, Bahamas. The cost for a family of four is $1700. This includes your room (an inside cabin), all meals and non-alcoholic beverages, all entertainment, all on-board activities, and up to two- hours of respite twice each day.
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