Summary: <a href="http://specialmouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/image1-e1442834602210.jpg"></a> Today's guest is Dr. Rachel Potter from Autism on the Seas! Dr. Potter is co-chair of the volunteer Advisory Team for <a href="http://autismontheseas.com/">Autism on the Seas.</a> She is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and currently serves as Director of the Graduate Teacher Education Program at Mary Baldwin College where she teaches graduate courses in special education, autism spectrum disorders, and applied behavior analysis. She is a parent of two children, one of whom has autism. She has cruised with Autism on the Seas as both a client (with her family) and as a Group Leader and she is here to chat with me about this wonderful organization and how it supports the autism community. Dr. Potter describes how she became involved with Autism on the Seas, first as a client family and later as a Group Leader on Autism on the Seas Cruises (including several on the <a href="http://disneycruise.disney.go.com/">Disney Cruise Line</a>.) <a href="http://specialmouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/AotS.jpg"></a> Autism of the Seas provides a number of different services to special needs families: Cruises with Staff - We discuss the various kinds of supports they provide in kids clubs and during activities while on the cruise. Another big question is toileting issues, and staff ARE able to assist with toileting. We also discuss the special boarding, mustering and debarking procedures available for clients with sensory issues who are supported by Autism on the Seas. Cruises without Staff Cruise Assistance Package Resort Vacations with Staff - Autism on the Seas staff are available to assist families at Walt Disney World! <a href="http://specialmouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/image3-e1442835604367.jpg"></a> Please visit the <a href="http://autismontheseas.com/">Autism on the Seas</a> website for more information. You may reach out to Dr. Potter directly <a href="http://rpotter@mbc.edu">via email. </a> Thanks for listening! Kathy
