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We’re excited to share a guest blog from Ames Sawyer, a recent high school graduate from Freeport, Maine, who spent his gap year traveling through Europe and Japan before beginning college this fall. In this thoughtful and deeply personal reflection, Ames writes about navigating international travel as a neurodivergent young adult, the challenges of living outside familiar routines, and how stepping into a much bigger world helped him better understand himself. His story offe

Planning trips and managing diabetes while traveling may seem like a daunting task, but there are many tools available to help assist you in your travels. Whether you’re living with diabetes or traveling with a loved one who is, these tips and resources will hopefully provide you with some guidance. This blog was written with the input of a 25 year-old living with Type 1 diabetes. They were diagnosed at 22 years old and use an external insulin pump to monitor their glucose le

Road trips offer families the opportunity to explore, connect, and create meaningful memories together. For families traveling with neurodivergent children, however, long hours in the car, changes in routine, and unpredictable environments can present unique challenges. With thoughtful preparation, flexibility, and a focus on sensory and emotional needs, road travel can become not only manageable—but enjoyable for everyone involved. Every Child is Different! Every neurodiverg