044: Kids Camping with Autism & ADHD: Sensory Tips and Preparing Your Child for the Campground

<p> In this episode of Let’s Go Outside, we sit down with Samantha Foote to explore the challenges and benefits of taking neurodivergent children into nature. </p><p>Adventuring, camping, and exploring the outdoors offer massive developmental and regulatory benefits for kids with ADHD and Autism, but the transition can also introduce unfamiliar sensory triggers. </p><p>Samantha breaks down how to anticipate common pain points beforehand, offering practical advice on preparing your child for the new sights, sounds, and sleeping arrangements that come with spending a night outside. Beyond supporting the kids, Samantha shares wisdom for parents on managing their own expectations and staying calm when a highly anticipated family adventure doesn&#39;t go exactly as planned. This is a helpful episode if you want to go camping with your kids but want to figure out how to prepare them ahead of time for a new experience! </p><p><br></p><p>Connect with Samantha Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everybrainisdifferent/ </p><p>Website: https://www.everybrainisdifferent.com/ </p><p>Podcast: https://everybrainisdifferent.com/podcast </p><p><br></p><p>Join the FREE Facebook community: Connect with other parents in your area to go exploring with, ask your gear and trip questions, search in FB groups Let’s Go Outside Podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/1984734118616209/ </p><p><br></p><p>Connect with Danika on IG: @besidethemountain </p><p>Try Danika’s healthy snack recipes: https://besidethemountain.com/ </p><p>Watch on podcasts YouTube: @besidethemountain </p><p>Email me: hello@danikavanderpyl.com </p><p>Codes &amp; Discounts: </p><p>Download my FREE high-protein snacks ebook: besidethemountain.com/protein-ebook </p><p>Snack Prep Pro ebook: https://besidethemountain.com/snack-prep-pro/ </p><p>Wildelore: https://wildelore.com/ Use code LETSGOOUTSIDE15 for 15% off</p>