The key to travel with an autistic child is preparation, packing, and patience!
Undoubtedly, keeping kids happy and entertained in the tough times in quite challenging for most parents. Managing all these traffic jams, flight delays and illnesses can make even the calmest parent shrink away in a fear and if you are traveling with an autistic child, the additional layers of stress and worry can be overwhelming for the parents.
Don't worry, this blog will guide you some tricks to manage your special child easily while traveling! With some planning and preparation, travel and autism can go hand-in-hand.
Undoubtedly, keeping kids happy and entertained in the tough times in quite challenging for most parents. Managing all these traffic jams, flight delays and illnesses can make even the calmest parent shrink away in a fear and if you are traveling with an autistic child, the additional layers of stress and worry can be overwhelming for the parents.
Don't worry, this blog will guide you some tricks to manage your special child easily while traveling! With some planning and preparation, travel and autism can go hand-in-hand.
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Here are the few tips that can help make your traveling more convenient and happier and able to meet special travel needs.
Choose your Destination Carefully
Before you made your bookings down for the flights, car rentals and rides, take a moment to think whether your child will easily fit that destination? If you have a picky eater, will you have access to grocery stores and a kitchen so you can prepare his/her favorite food? Will you need a quite or less crowded place for your little one? There are so many things to consider while finalizing the vacation spot.
Pack All Essentials
Carry documentation of your child's diagnosis, in case airport or airline staff request it. Pack any item that might be soothing to your child during a rough patch and keep him/her busy in activities. If your child is sensitive to loud sounds, being noise-canceling headphones or consider several other ways to stay occupied during the flight. You can come armed with extra books, toys, DVDs and electronic charging accessories. Pack a change of clothes in case of spills and keep it handy.
Consider Your Own Meals and Snacks
If you are traveling with an autistic child and talking long flight, as your airline if the food will be served or not? If so, consider requesting a special meal, such as the gluten-free option. Alternatively, you can bring food from home or purchase items at the airport after you pass through security.
Ask For Priority Boarding
Notify your airlines in advance that you'd like to pre-board and just to be safe. It is also advised to arrive at the departure gate early and make your request again. Boarding early will give you the chance to get your child settled and comfortable before the stream of passengers begins.
Prepare Your Child In Advance
Once you finalize the destination and done with your books, take the time to prepare your child. Show home where you're going on a map. Countdown the days on a calendar to foster feelings of excitement. Purchase books with photographs of your destination as well as things you might see along the way.
These are the few things that can eliminate the stress of traveling with an autistic child and help you get manage things much more easily.
Choose your Destination Carefully
Before you made your bookings down for the flights, car rentals and rides, take a moment to think whether your child will easily fit that destination? If you have a picky eater, will you have access to grocery stores and a kitchen so you can prepare his/her favorite food? Will you need a quite or less crowded place for your little one? There are so many things to consider while finalizing the vacation spot.
Pack All Essentials
Carry documentation of your child's diagnosis, in case airport or airline staff request it. Pack any item that might be soothing to your child during a rough patch and keep him/her busy in activities. If your child is sensitive to loud sounds, being noise-canceling headphones or consider several other ways to stay occupied during the flight. You can come armed with extra books, toys, DVDs and electronic charging accessories. Pack a change of clothes in case of spills and keep it handy.
Consider Your Own Meals and Snacks
If you are traveling with an autistic child and talking long flight, as your airline if the food will be served or not? If so, consider requesting a special meal, such as the gluten-free option. Alternatively, you can bring food from home or purchase items at the airport after you pass through security.
Ask For Priority Boarding
Notify your airlines in advance that you'd like to pre-board and just to be safe. It is also advised to arrive at the departure gate early and make your request again. Boarding early will give you the chance to get your child settled and comfortable before the stream of passengers begins.
Prepare Your Child In Advance
Once you finalize the destination and done with your books, take the time to prepare your child. Show home where you're going on a map. Countdown the days on a calendar to foster feelings of excitement. Purchase books with photographs of your destination as well as things you might see along the way.
These are the few things that can eliminate the stress of traveling with an autistic child and help you get manage things much more easily.
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