The New York Times just did this incredible story about families who thought they'd never get to travel with their autistic children...but now they can. For example, one mom just took her kids on a three-day cruise called Autism on the Seas.

At boarding, the 11 families who had booked the Autism on the Seas package through Alumni Cruises didn’t have to wait in line, and they were able to do the muster call in a private conference room rather than crowd on deck with the thousands of other passengers.

The group sat together at meals, so when one of the kids got antsy or let out a holler, there were no stares or glares or why-can’t-you-control-your-child lectures. Mrs. Berrey was even able to drop off her boys at the kids’ club where the staff had been specially prepped. “I got to experience what other parents experience all the time,” she said.

What have your travel experiences been like? Any tips?