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Photo of Spectrum House, which is wood sided, and one story but raised with an entry ramp. Two young trees are in the foreground.

Spectrum House: An Autism-Ready Family Destination

June 29, 2024 • By Shannon Des Roches Rosa

Spectrum House is an autism-friendly family vacation home that includes sensory, space, and safety accommodation features, and is located on New York’s beloved Fire Island.

Young white boy sitting in a quiet outside corner of the Monterey Bay Aquarium.

Outings, Travel, and Autism

June 9, 2010 • By Shannon Des Roches Rosa

We are adamant about taking our autistic son on as many outings as we can, to stores, movies, restaurants, parks, and other destinations. We want him to be a dude-about-town so he gets used to being part of our community, and our community gets used to him.

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