DAS with ADHD/SPD

[FosterMomma2018]

Hi
This may be a silly question - but we have a bunch of kids (foster/adopted/birth) and have had many kids with special needs. We have used the Disability pass before for out kid with severe medical needs...but I am not sure if my now youngest would qualify or not?

My youngest was recently dx with ADHD and SPD. We have taken her to Disney before, when we went we were not able to do more then 3-4 rides per day because she CANNOT handle waiting in lines. She is on medication, in CBT/OT/PT and is making improvements but trying to keep her in a line without her climbing, bumping into people, making a break for it, melting down etc is a MAJOR project and by the time we have done this 3x everyone is exhausted and we give up on riding anything...

I emailed Disney and asked and they said "they could not comment on specifics of who qualifies for the DAS". I guess I just want to try and imagine our days a little. Is the pass suitable for someone like my daughter? I don't want to ask for something we shouldn't be getting if it is intended for more serious disabilities. I guess after years of raising special needs kids ADHD/SPD seems like just a little thing in comparison - but I also really want all of my kids to enjoy this trip and my Mom is coming along all the way from overseas so I would love for her to enjoy it too...

Thanks for any thoughts/advice in advance. I am other wised prepped for lines (kindle packed, sensory toys packed, special snacks tucked away, hug vest, weighted blanked loaded!)!

 

[lanejudy]

The phone rep was correct that only CMs at the Guest Relations at the parks can definitively determine whether a DAS would be granted. DAS is need-based rather than diagnosis-based. You should explain your child’s needs specifically related to waiting in a standard queue environment.

The first post of this thread explains DAS: https://www.disboards.com/threads/w...15-digital-das-on-tickets-magicbands.3178976/
You can ignore the rest of the thread as it was discussion at the time.

Be aware that DAS will not “skip” lines and the FP queue can be up to 20 minutes or so at times. The DAS is only for park attractions and has no bearing for transportation or dining and such, so you’ll need a plan for those situations.

Enjoy your vacation!

 

[gap2368]

Hi
This may be a silly question - but we have a bunch of kids (foster/adopted/birth) and have had many kids with special needs. We have used the Disability pass before for out kid with severe medical needs...but I am not sure if my now youngest would qualify or not?

My youngest was recently dx with ADHD and SPD. We have taken her to Disney before, when we went we were not able to do more then 3-4 rides per day because she CANNOT handle waiting in lines. She is on medication, in CBT/OT/PT and is making improvements but trying to keep her in a line without her climbing, bumping into people, making a break for it, melting down etc is a MAJOR project and by the time we have done this 3x everyone is exhausted and we give up on riding anything...

I emailed Disney and asked and they said "they could not comment on specifics of who qualifies for the DAS". I guess I just want to try and imagine our days a little. Is the pass suitable for someone like my daughter? I don't want to ask for something we shouldn't be getting if it is intended for more serious disabilities. I guess after years of raising special needs kids ADHD/SPD seems like just a little thing in comparison - but I also really want all of my kids to enjoy this trip and my Mom is coming along all the way from overseas so I would love for her to enjoy it too...

Thanks for any thoughts/advice in advance. I am other wised prepped for lines (kindle packed, sensory toys packed, special snacks tucked away, hug vest, weighted blanked loaded!)!

the DAS is not DX based so two people can have the same DX and one get the DAS and the other not get one. but the DAS is need-based when you go to GR talk to them about her needs and why it would be better to wait outside the lines and not inside the lines. You might also want to ask about a stroller as a wheelchair tag so that you can keep her stroller with you and give her a place to be away from people bumping into her.

 

[LadyD]

Hi
This may be a silly question - but we have a bunch of kids (foster/adopted/birth) and have had many kids with special needs. We have used the Disability pass before for out kid with severe medical needs...but I am not sure if my now youngest would qualify or not?

My youngest was recently dx with ADHD and SPD. We have taken her to Disney before, when we went we were not able to do more then 3-4 rides per day because she CANNOT handle waiting in lines. She is on medication, in CBT/OT/PT and is making improvements but trying to keep her in a line without her climbing, bumping into people, making a break for it, melting down etc is a MAJOR project and by the time we have done this 3x everyone is exhausted and we give up on riding anything...

I emailed Disney and asked and they said "they could not comment on specifics of who qualifies for the DAS". I guess I just want to try and imagine our days a little. Is the pass suitable for someone like my daughter? I don't want to ask for something we shouldn't be getting if it is intended for more serious disabilities. I guess after years of raising special needs kids ADHD/SPD seems like just a little thing in comparison - but I also really want all of my kids to enjoy this trip and my Mom is coming along all the way from overseas so I would love for her to enjoy it too...

Thanks for any thoughts/advice in advance. I am other wised prepped for lines (kindle packed, sensory toys packed, special snacks tucked away, hug vest, weighted blanked loaded!)!

The DAS is intended for those individuals who are unable to wait in a standard queue environment due to their needs related to some form of disability. Because it is needs based instead of based on a diagnosis, you don’t have to worry about if your daughter’s diagnosis itself warrants or meets a threshold criteria for severity to meet the intent of the DAS. It is a form of accommodation to allow access to rides to those who would be otherwise unable to experience them. It sounds like based on your previous experience, what your daughter is dealing with impacts her ability to access attractions. If you feel having the ability to wait outside of a standard queue environment could improve her ability to access the parks, you should inquire about the DAS. While it is up to the CMs at Guest Relations to determine if the DAS is the best solution to meet her needs, you won’t know unless you ask.

 

[FosterMomma2018]

Thank you! I get so nervous about asking for stuff for her because it just doesn't seem like a big deal compared to what we are used to with our other kids! She could wait just fine if we can run around the park, but trying to stay in one place is unbearable to her! Guess we will ask and see what happens!!! Thanks again

 

[MinnieMSue]

Honestly I wouldn’t worry. While no one can guarantee who will or won’t get a DAS I don’t think you need to worry about not qualifying. Just tell them what you posted above with the problems waiting in line.