Lety is a Certified Autism Travel Professional through IBCCES, a Certified Autism Support Coach, and, most importantly, the proud parent of autistic twin young adults, Mickey and Xavi. For more than 20 years, she has navigated the autism journey alongside her sons. Their path has included early intervention, speech and occupational therapy, ABA, educational support, transition planning, college, employment, independent living, and travel.

Those experiences shaped the coach she is today. Lety believes there is no single roadmap for autism and that progress looks different for every person. She combines professional training with two decades of lived experience to help autistic individuals and their families.

Mike is a Certified Autism Travel Professional and co-founder of Adaptive Family Travel. As Mickey’s and Xavi’s stepfather since their high school years, he witnessed firsthand how travel helped them mature, gain independence, and grow in confidence as young adults on the autism spectrum.

Today, he brings compassion and practical insight to families navigating the unique joys and challenges of raising neurodivergent children while creating meaningful and memorable travel experiences.

Maty is a licensed Autism Travel Professional at Adaptive Family Travel. She combines professional expertise with personal insight gained from supporting her cousins, twins Mickey and Xavi, through their sensory and motor challenges.

Specializing in sensory-friendly travel experiences for neurodivergent families, she creates thoughtful, stress-free journeys to destinations across the U.S. and abroad, including Los Angeles, Hawaii, Mammoth Lakes, Colorado, and Europe.

Amanda has experience in marketing, from building professional websites from scratch to running newsletters with 34,000+ recipients.

She has a love of writing, travel, and music, and has become a licensed autism travel professional to keep up to date with best practices, and to inform the marketing behind Adaptive Family Travel. 

Mickey serves as the Peer Navigator for Adaptive Family Travel because he understands firsthand the challenges and possibilities that come with growing up neurodivergent. Diagnosed as moderate on the autism spectrum with a severe speech delay, and through early and consistent exposure to travel across the United States and abroad,

Mickey developed confidence, communication skills, adaptability, and independence. Now a college student majoring in psychology, he is passionate about helping other families see how meaningful travel experiences can help children with special needs thrive.

Mini the Pooh is one of our lovable Adaptive Family Travel mascots. He is a true world traveler who helps children and young adults feel safe, understood, and confident as they explore new places. Through his adventures across the world, Mini teaches families how to navigate sensory challenges with patience, kindness, and courage.

Whether it’s coping with loud sounds, crowded spaces, unfamiliar routines, or overwhelming emotions, Mini offers gentle encouragement and practical tips to help travelers feel calm and supported. With a wagging tail and a caring heart, Mini reminds every child that differences are strengths and that unforgettable adventures are possible for everyone.