How to Travel with an Autistic Child

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Tip 1 - Traveling Tips for Individuals with Autism and Their Families

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Jacqueline Vlaming | permalink

Autism Speaks is dedicated to increasing awareness of autism spectrum disorders, to funding research into the causes, prevention and treatments for autism, and to advocating for the needs of individuals with autism and their families.

For further reading: https://www.autismspeaks.org/family-services/community-connections/traveling-tips-individuals-autism-and-their-families ^[1]

Tip 2 - 7 Tips for Flying with an Autistic Child | Travel with a Special Needs Child - MiniTime

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Vidar Starion | permalink

For parents of kids with autism, air travel means navigating a string of intimidating experiences, from airport security procedures and boarding tunnels to cramped seats and unfamiliar noises. Here are 7 tips to help make an autistic child more comfortable on a flight.

For further reading: http://www.minitime.com/trip-tips/7-Tips-for-Flying-with-an-Autistic-Child-article ^[2]

Tip 3 - Flying with autism: Airport program helps affected children

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Ivan Liu | permalink

Boston Logan's Wings for Autism program not only helps kids and their families tackle some of air travel issues, it also teaches air travel employees about the challenges autism can place on traveling.

For further reading: http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/2013/04/17/flying-with-autism-airport-program-helps-affected-children/2088367/ ^[3]

Tip 4 - Air Travel With an Autistic Child - mom.me

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Monique Dollonne | permalink

You are a mom and a woman! We get it! Find real world parenting advice and tips, fashion and beauty resources, and great conversation with moms like you!

For further reading: http://mom.me/fun/5958-air-travel-autistic-child/ ^[4]