SoCal and autism

[irish_trip_mom]

We are bringing our 9 yr old triplets to SoCal in August for a week. One of our sons has autism, is verbal, but doesn't have a great attention span or willingness to wait in situations where he's not interested. He is a thrill seeker (that is why our last three vacations have been to Disney....he loves the rides!) Of course we will do DL but I am looking for some input on other parks (LL, SW) and other possible activities for our family to do that may not be a park.

It's our fear that LL might be a little young for them. A friend said that they are on the cusp of enjoying it, and while it would be nice to experience, we don't want to waste any of our time, as we don't know when we'll be back in CA.

 

[Astro Orbiter]

We are bringing our 9 yr old triplets to SoCal in August for a week. One of our sons has autism, is verbal, but doesn't have a great attention span or willingness to wait in situations where he's not interested. He is a thrill seeker (that is why our last three vacations have been to Disney....he loves the rides!) Of course we will do DL but I am looking for some input on other parks (LL, SW) and other possible activities for our family to do that may not be a park.

It's our fear that LL might be a little young for them. A friend said that they are on the cusp of enjoying it, and while it would be nice to experience, we don't want to waste any of our time, as we don't know when we'll be back in CA.

LL can have LONG lines for their rides with not alot to do in most of them. A few have 'child pens' with duplos in then where the kiddos can stay while you wait in line; most don't. 45 minutes for the test track ride mid-morning is not uncommon. Your friend is right - DD is 7 and enjoys the rides - but I think the thrill won't last for much longer.

Enjoy your visit!