Help please: asperger's & WDW

[PrincessTigerLily]

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Does anyone know if a child with sensory disorder and asperger's is eligible for the special pass/disability pass the parks offer?

TIA!

 

[luke6417]

Now I don't know this for sure, but if you go to guest relations and have some sort of documentation of the illness, I doubt they would give you any trouble. My father has had a broken back, 4 heart attacks, and now cancer. If you saw him you would probably only notice that he walks with a little bit of a limp. Disney has never given us any trouble what-so-ever getting a pass.

 

[PrincessTigerLily]

Thank you!!

 

[wishtdream]

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Does anyone know if a child with sensory disorder and asperger's is eligible for the special pass/disability pass the parks offer?

TIA!

A DGF's DD has this and they get a pass. Have your doctor write a letter stating that the child can't wait in the main lines and why and take it to Guest services.

 

[MickeyHereWeCome!]

Yes, he would be eligible. My ds has Asperger's, and I've toyed with that idea. I had his doctor write a note in case we would need to get one. He did just fine without it, however. There is a board for DISabilities here, and I'm sure you can get tons of advice about touring with Asperger's.

 

[KirstenB]

Hop over to the Disabilities Board. We've not requested a pass yet for our younger dd, who has ASD. I don't think WDW is allowed to ask for a doctor's note. However, they will focus on what type of accomodations are needed. I.e. a quiet place to wait in line for a ride or an attraction.

Anyway, there have been many threads there that describe how to request a GAC pass, and what type of accomodations it may help with. The mods are very knowledgeable about this topic, since it's frequently asked.

 

[SueM in MN]

A DGF's DD has this and they get a pass. Have your doctor write a letter stating that the child can't wait in the main lines and why and take it to Guest services.

You don't need a doctor's letter. You Do need to be able to explain what sort if assistance you/your child needs.

Also, it is not a PASS. It is not meant to shorten or eliminate waits in line. It is a tool to quickly identify to the CMs that some special assistance and /or accomodatuon is needed.

Hop over to the Disabilities Board. We've not requested a pass yet for our younger dd, who has ASD. I don't think WDW is allowed to ask for a doctor's note. However, they will focus on what type of accomodations are needed. I.e. a quiet place to wait in line for a ride or an attraction.

Anyway, there have been many threads there that describe how to request a
GAC pass, and what type of accomodations it may help with. The mods are very knowledgeable about this topic, since it's frequently asked.

go to post #6 in the disABILITIES FAQs thread for complete information about Guest Assistance Cards (GACs).
There is a link in my signature to that thread.

 

[brymolmom]

Hi! My ds6 has Asperger's, but it is on the mild side (usually). You can still have a WONDERFUL time!!! We do!!! If yours is like mine - a LOT of preparation and discussion about what to expect is very helpful. We talked about waiting in line and what to expect. We also talked about what to expect IN the different rides/attractions.

With efficient use of Fastpass and getting to parks by rope drop, we find that we are able to handle the trip without any pass. Reading his (and his sister with no ASP) moods is a big plus too - feeding them before they get too hungry....taking a break before they get too tired, etc.

Have a great time!