We turned up to the American Museum with no idea of what we'd find and we were all truly impressed (including our autistic boys). The whole site is around 125 acres, and features an arboretum, children garden and play space (big thumbs up from the boys for the rope swing!), a kitchen garden, bamboo forest, spectacular viewing points and a woodland walk.

Lake Garda is arguably Italy's most famous destination, and the medieval peninsula of Sirmione its most visited town. But with hordes of August tourists on the horizon, we faced a major question: how would our autistic children cope, and could we find a way to make it accessible? Lake Garda view from our boat trip Sirmione with Autistic Kids: Dream Day Trip or Sensory Overload? I have always wanted to visit the big Italian Lakes. My research suggested Lake Garda was the most

Only an hour's drive from Milan's Linate airport - Bergamo's old town is a great short break option for autistic families willing to think outside the box.

Our autistic kids loved clambering over these royal castle ruins and picnicking in the sun

Greenham Control Tower is the perfect pit-stop for adventurous families and autistic kids who love all things planes!

All the information you need to plan the perfect Eiffel Tower visit for you and your autistic / adhd child.