When so many autistic people and their families are being threatened, he reminds me how to move forward. By Julie Kohler Updated Jun. 23, 2026 Last year, over spring break, I took my then 10-year-old son to Disneyland. For years, I had been reluctant to visit the park, unsure of how my son, who is autistic, would handle the large crowds, long lines, and sensory overload. I needn’t have worried.