Queuing tips for child with ADHD tendencies

[MillyMoo]

Originally Posted by Rac20

Thank you everyone who has suggested DAS. I will think very carefully about it. It just doesn’t sit right with me when he hasn’t got a diagnosis. (Even though I know they can’t ask for proof.)

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My little girl didn't have a diagnosis when we went and I felt exactly the same as you! Just because nobody has confirmed that he has xy and z it doesn't mean he hasn't and the need is still there! We couldn't have managed what we did when we went without the das, its a godsend!

[caj]

Originally Posted by Rac20

I thinking sending DH and DS ahead would definitely help us. They could always wait at the end for us to catch up. I think because I work with children, a lot of what he does simply washes over me so it doesn’t affect me the same as DH who doesn’t.

Thanks for the tips on games. I’ll check those out. He just needs to be distracted otherwise he’s a cross between a puppy and a monkey. At some points, he will be literally hanging off you. He won’t have a “meltdown” as such but we did have tears in Feb but I think that was more down to DH being grumpy with him rather than his ability to cope in a queue.

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It does put alot on you if you send DH ahead ... but divide and conquer sometimes is the best way!

[Dr.JumbaJookiba]

Originally Posted by Rac20

Thank you everyone who has suggested DAS. I will think very carefully about it. It just doesn’t sit right with me when he hasn’t got a diagnosis. (Even though I know they can’t ask for proof.)

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You will still wait for the same amount of time as people in the standby line, so don't feel guilty for taking an option which is designed for the situation.

[petit-pois]

I think as others have said you should apply for DAS, if you tell them your situation it will be them making the decision if your Ds is entitled to it not you so no need to feel wrong about that at all. Would he use a hand game console maybe? Have you also considered swapping the kids around from queue to queue so you and Dh are fresher and have a little more patience?

[inky1]

Originally Posted by Rac20

Thank you everyone who has suggested DAS. I will think very carefully about it. It just doesn’t sit right with me when he hasn’t got a diagnosis. (Even though I know they can’t ask for proof.)

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Honestly DS was not diagnosed until he was older with ADHD and later again ASD - if I had known how hard it can be I would take every little bit of assistance as soon as you can .

[dougyjemd]

Oh wow Rac20, I thought I was reading a post about my family. I'm in the exact same dilemma with my DS (13)
My DD is (15) and also has limited patience with the DS. But to add even more fun to our trip I have recently become a wheelchair user so that now added into mix, I'm sure I'll have a few more grey hairs by the end of our trip 🤣🤣 (I will be applying for DAS for myself for other reasons)
Like you I find it easier to split the group into two as less stressful for me and then me and hubby mostly stay friends lol
Can I also suggest think about the que times and what is manageable your DS. I have a rule that we only que if the wait time is less then 30/45mins but given our new dynamics I'm having a rethink and will prob just go with the flow in the moment depending on if I'm riding or not too.
Hope you have a magical trip

[Alwaysdisley]

My tip would be download the Heads Up! app. We use it to while away time in the queue.

[Rac20]

Originally Posted by dougyjemd

Oh wow Rac20, I thought I was reading a post about my family. I'm in the exact same dilemma with my DS (13)
My DD is (15) and also has limited patience with the DS. But to add even more fun to our trip I have recently become a wheelchair user so that now added into mix, I'm sure I'll have a few more grey hairs by the end of our trip 🤣🤣 (I will be applying for DAS for myself for other reasons)
Like you I find it easier to split the group into two as less stressful for me and then me and hubby mostly stay friends lol
Can I also suggest think about the que times and what is manageable your DS. I have a rule that we only que if the wait time is less then 30/45mins but given our new dynamics I'm having a rethink and will prob just go with the flow in the moment depending on if I'm riding or not too.
Hope you have a magical trip

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Thank you for the advice. 🤗We will have FOLP for Universal and will book Genie+ for some days I think so that will help. Hope you also have a wonderful trip! 🥰

[Rac20]

Originally Posted by Alwaysdisley

My tip would be download the Heads Up! app. We use it to while away time in the queue.

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I have that on my phone. It’s a great game. We’ll be taking power banks so should be okay.👍🏻

[Lwuk]

You could apply for it and then not use it if he's doing OK, just have it as a back up. As for queuing, maybe a phone hooked up to WiFi with some music or films downloaded on to it and some wireless headphones?