The article provides tips for managing sensory challenges at theme parks, including researching crowd calendars to choose less crowded days, practicing navigating crowds beforehand, looking for ride detail guides for sensory information, preparing for each ride with research and videos, bringing ear protection and sunglasses, asking about guest assistance, communicating with characters’ handlers about sensitivities, finding quiet spots for parades and shows, and prioritizing activities to avoid overstimulation.

Understood is an organization which aims to help “parents whose children, ages 3-20, are struggling with learning and attention issues.” [Website].