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Air Travel with Autism

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Air travel can be stressful for anyone, but it can be especially challenging for autistic individuals. While airlines should be accessible without requiring disabled individuals to call ahead of time, we still need reform to ensure easier access. However, with some extra preparation and planning, air travel can be made more manageable for individuals with autism and their families.

Here are some helpful tips for air travel if you or a loved one is autistic.

Inform The Airline Ahead Of Time That You or Your Child Has Autism

Many accommodations are federally mandated and most airlines request that you let them know if someone needs assistance ahead of time. This will give them sufficient time to advise the flight attendants and allow them to prepare in advance so that they may be able to better address your access needs.

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