Summary: <a href="http://specialmouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/RPayne-e1440976920629.jpg"></a> Richard Payne from Mad Hatter Chatter is this week's guest. Richard shares how his family plans their Walt Disney World vacations to include the special needs of son, 8 year-old Dickie, who has mild Cerebral Palsy and Sensory Processing Disorder. Some of the key points of our conversation were: -Trip-Planning considerations to balance his son's needs with the needs of the rest of the family -Adjusting touring to avoid fatigue -Managing sensory issues (rigidity of food preferences, noise-cancelling headphones, brushing) related to Sensory Processing Disorder -Managing tight muscles/avoiding muscle spasms related to Cerebral Palsy (ensuring adequate hydration and rest, muscle massage, use of pool/tub) -Using a stroller with an older child to avoid fatique -Avoiding falls in unfamiliar resort room -Activities other than rides that his son enjoys (Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom game, interactive queues) and that foster sense of independence -Planning FP+ reservations -Favorite places to rest in Magic Kingdom, Epcot, DHS and Animal Kingdom Richard and daughters Avery and Austin co-host a family-friendly Walt Disney World fan podcast called <a href="http://www.mhcpodcast.com/">Mad Hatter Chatter.</a> I highly recommend it! Twitter: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/mhchatter">@mhchatter</a> Instagram: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/mhchatter">@mhchatter</a> Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/mhchatter">www.facebook.com/mhchatter</a> <a href="http://specialmouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/MHC_Logo.jpg"></a> Thanks for listening! Kathy
