GAC for Tourettes?

[sully7]

My ds is 9 and has Tourettes. His tics vary. Sometimes they aren't bad but at other times he is so embarassed by them. (Right now he has a really loud and icky sounding throat clearing tic.) I was wondering if a GAC would help. He will probably have to tic while in line and this may make other people stare at him and whisper. (Supressing the tic only works for so long!) He could then go to a quiet place and "get the tics out" without feeling so self-concious. He has a tough skin but if a GAC could help him enjoy WDW it would be so much better! I want him to remember the fun not the stares.

Any thoughts?
Thanks!

 

[bopper]

When are you going? If you go off season and use fastpasses, you may not be in line for all that long.

 

[krismom]

by all means, get the card! Even if it's just for "in case" why risk the possibility that he may be uncomfortable in such a difficult situation for him. Just thinking of the close conditions and "trying not to" could bring on the tics. Good Luck- and have fun!

 

[MisunderstoodLilo]

I'd get it! Even if you don't use it 100% of the time, you have it just in case!

Have fun!

 

[SueM in MN]

If you haven't already, check out the information about GACs in the disABILITIES FAQs thread.
As was already mentioned, a lot of people get a GAC more or less for "insurance". And, also as was mentioned, if you use Fastpass and go during the slower season, you will probably find short waits.
Another thing to think about is what time you go to the parks. if you are able to get there soon after opening, you can ride many things with short waits.
And, knowing when things slow down helps to. For example, in the morning, the lines for Spaceship Earth at Epcot at long. if you go in the later afternoon, you will probably walk right on with no wait.