As seen on TV
A New Life in the Sun
Series 8
Episodes 23 to 25
Autism friendly holidays in Portugal for families with
Children on the neurodiversity spectrum.
Caring Inclusively for Children with Attention Deficit and Autism
We offer assisted holidays to central Portugal for families with children with Autistic Spectrum Conditions, Sensory Processing Disorders, ADHD and learning difficulties. We will be with you in every part of your holiday: planning, transport, extra hands and eyes, on a bespoke holiday planned, with you, specifically to meet your needs.
Let us use our knowledge and experience of working with children with additional needs to help you have the holiday all your family deserves. We are offering assisted holidays for families with children who have additional needs, focusing on (but not exclusively) children with learning difficuties, autistic spectrum conditions and attention deficit conditions. Unfortunately, at present we are only able to accommodate those whose mobility requirements do not require hoists or larger wheelchairs. If you have a concern about physical needs please contact us, so we can discuss how we might be able to help you.
We understand how difficult it can be to get a real holiday, where parents and siblings can get a rest. Being away from the safety and routines of home can be stressful but families still long to get away, experience sunshine, splashing in the water and eating out in a relaxed peaceful atmosphere.
We have a holiday home in central Portugal with easy access to: a lake for sailing, canoeing or paddleboarding; river beaches and swimming pools for swimming; and woodlands for walking. Other activities are also available nearby including a luxury Spa hotel.
If you would be interested in the kind of service that can help you plan a family holiday that includes the needs of all your children. We can offer practical help: entertaining, educating and widening experiences for your children, while you are getting a holiday for yourself and all your family..
Please use our contact page or find us on Facebook and tell us what you need.
We make every effort to provide our customers with the best value and highest quality services at all times.
What to expect.
A typical week with Cicada Holidays
Before the holiday we will contact you at home and get to know who is going on holiday. We will plan the details of your visit and get to know your requirements. We will send you some materials to help prepare your family for their holiday, like social stories and photo books.
Day 1
You will fly to either Porto or Lisbon in Portugal where you will be greeted by a member of Cicada Holidays with a car. You will then be driven to the house near Ferriera do Zezere in central Portugal. The rest of the day will be spent relaxing and getting to know the house and the facilities we have.
Day 2 to 7
A series of activities chosen by you and your family before the holiday. This could include: a water park, Roman ruins, churches, castles, ancient monuments, a sculpture park, seaside visit, ski trip, swimming at the lake or a river beach, dinosaur park, zoo visit, sailing, canoeing, paddle boarding, woodland walks or horse riding. We can entertain the kids while the adults are escorted out for a meal we can even organise a trip (for the adults) to a local spa hotel for a real treat! Or you can relax at the house and enjoy the peace and quiet of country living, enjoying a good book, a beer or a glass of wine and let us take the strain with the kids! We will prepare food to meet your requirements including a barbeque or two and even take away pizza if that’s what you want.
Day 8
The reverse of day 1. We will look after you from start to finish of your holiday.
The cost of your holiday excludes flights but will include all transport to and from the airports, transport when out and about on holiday, all food, beer and wine during your stay at Cicada Holidays. Your holiday will be tailored to meet your particular requirements and needs and so no two holidays will be the same or cost the same .
If this is something that would be of interest to you, get in touch and let’s start to plan your holiday.
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