Tips for Traveling with Children with Autism

Tip #1: Prepare For the Airport

Talk to Airport Security and see if you can bring your child to the airport

ahead of time to prepare them for what it will be like. This will help get them more comfortable with the idea of being at the airport and dealing with security. Traveling can be stressful for those on the spectrum so the more prepared you make them the better.

Tip #2: Call Before You Book

Don’t book a trip until you know they are ready to be accommodating. Make sure that the place you are staying is child friendly and that they are willing to be accommodating with a child with special needs. Disney Vacations is amazing for these types of situations. They are extremely accommodating and all of their staff are trained to deal with people with all sorts of different special needs and disabilities.

Tip #3: Bring Comforting Items

A child on the spectrum will usually have an item or activity that is calming for them. Common items are Tablets loaded with videos, IPODs with calming music, sensory items, and coloring books. Whatever the items are that calm your child the most. Have those items along so that the can zone in on that activity and decrease the amount of stress they feel during their trip.