Vacations are exciting. You’ve planned, spent money, and envisioned yourself creating wonderful family memories. You know your children will love the experience, and then BAM! Things suddenly don't go the way you thought they would. Shocker!

You can make a dinner reservation. You can book a hotel room. But make sure to add one more thing to the list—an unexpected meltdown courtesy of your neurodivergent child.

As my neurodivergent child ages into adulthood, I often think, "This vacation will be different. She’s been on vacation before; she knows what to expect. She’s grown up and can be more 'go with the flow.'" However, this........

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