1.05.2018

Preparations to make when travelling with an autistic child

While going on a vacation with kids sounds like a fantastic idea, the reality is that they can be noisy, needy and incredibly loud. Those troubles are, sadly, amplified if your child also suffers from autism. If your autistic child hasn’t travelled far before, then it can be an incredibly stressful experience if you aren’t prepared.

In order to help you out, we’ve put together a bunch of tips that will help you travel with an autistic child.

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Consider special services and contact early

Whether it’s asking for priority boarding so you can get comfortable on the flight earlier or speaking with the hotel manager for the perfect room for your child, it’s important to remember that you can get special services if you ask for it. Even popular tourist destinations like the Sharm El Sheikh Marriott Resort will be more than happy to accommodate to your needs. Just remember that hotels are there to make your visit to the country more satisfying and enjoyable and they’ll usually do everything in their power to ensure that your child is more comfortable in their rooms.

Make it friendly for your child

An autism-friendly vacation is ideal. This means planning your vacation with your child and finding what interests your child has so that you can base the holiday around what they want. You shouldn’t forget that travelling is an exciting time for both you and your child, so it’s good to familiarize them with travelling so that it’s easier to cope with when they have to go a longer distance. You may want to practice by heading out to trips to a nearby town or visiting relatives more often so you can get them used to the idea of travelling.

Packing essentials with you to your vacation

There are many different types of essentials that you should pack with you. If your child has a favourite toy or something that helps to calm their nerves, then it's important to pack it alongside the rest of your essentials. You’ll also want to pack documentation that proves your child’s diagnosis. These documents may be asked for by airport staff, especially if you’re thinking about using priority boarding or other special services. If your child doesn’t like loud sounds, then you may want to prepare some ear plugs for them that fit their ears. This is especially important during the flight itself because it’s going to get noisy. Entertainment to stay occupied during the flight is also important especially if you’re flying to a distant location.

Some final words

Planning a vacation with an autistic child will require some preparation. Make sure you’re not neglecting these responsibilities so that you can have a great time with your child. Autism is a disability with a wide spectrum so some of these points may not concern you. Either way, travelling will require preparation and it’s good to accept these responsibilities as a parent.

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