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Traveling with an autistic child 		   
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Planning tips

If you are traveling with a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder, here are some tips from the experts to make the experience easier:

• Preparation is the best defense. Call ahead and inform the airline, hotel, resort and cruise line of your child's condition and ask what special accommodations are available. Ask if you need a fridge, inside room, etc. Bring your child's own sheets, if you think that will make him more comfortable.

• Select an environment your child can handle.

• Talk online with other parents who have been there, done that. Simply Google the destination and kids with autism and you likely can connect with a local parent's group.

• Book low season on a cruise or at a resort like Club Med so there will be fewer children and the staff will have more time to devote to yours.

• Travel by car if you think flying will be too difficult. Opt to stay someplace where you can eat some of your meals in your room.

• Be forthright explaining the situation to those you meet.

• Develop "social stories" complete with pictures that explain to your child exactly what you will be doing and where you are going.

• Whatever happens, stay calm
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travel,  airplanes
Submission Date:

08/05/2008by: shannonj
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