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I am wondering what to do about 24 year old nonverbal son if he had to do flight to Poland or Florida USA from London, United Kingdom
He would want to be outside and walking somewhere
Flight seems impossible and ipad /tablet no good
Stickers for only 5 min

January 2, 2025
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A MyAutismTeam Member

Music is a good way to go. And fun movies 🎥. Sometimes flights have live cable so that is an option.

January 2, 2025
A MyAutismTeam Member

Check your local airport they should offer days were people with ASD can go practice going through the process of getting on the plane/ through claims etc. if he has any services like OT or ABA the therapists can also help you with tips and practicing my last resort would be to medicate my child I would exhaust all efforts first just my opinion I know each child is different and some may need to be sedated. 💜

January 2, 2025
A MyAutismTeam Member

I have to see if doctor would prescribe but it's nice idea. Thanks @A MyAutismTeam Member

January 2, 2025
A MyAutismTeam Member

We’ve never flown anywhere, yet, but I’m sure our son would be thrilled to fly on an airplane.

May 21, 2025
A MyAutismTeam Member

Sedatives seem the best option. Those are long flights, though. If you look around, some airlines do flat beds or cabin services. Private cabin services if that helps. To keep him calm and away from people. Strangers may do thing to upset him. Along with sedatives, or just melatonin, it might be possible to fly.

January 2, 2025 (edited)

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