tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841851020927689161.post2082908420839751277..comments2024-03-19T08:40:36.481+11:00Comments on Life with Aspergers: Airline Travel and Kids with Special NeedsGavin Bollardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13833941398375568706noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841851020927689161.post-72076576774513381752013-12-17T23:41:18.569+11:002013-12-17T23:41:18.569+11:00One very easy suggestion for parents who are trave...One very easy suggestion for parents who are traveling with toddlers that if you have planed your trip before few days or more then you have much time to arrange items to entertain or get busy you children. If your children like books you can provide same subject books as they love to read. You can provide necessary things for keeping children satisfied and comfortable during <a href="http://www.copaair.com" rel="nofollow">air travel</a>.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841851020927689161.post-10854539382179850842013-10-16T08:40:25.648+11:002013-10-16T08:40:25.648+11:00I agree that preparation is key. My children are b...I agree that preparation is key. My children are both seasoned travelers now, but when we first started (and with family 3000 miles away in each direction, we started with a vengeance!) it was a given that my son (Aspergers) would have a meltdown at least one leg of our four leg airline trips. Heck, my husband (ADHD but no other official dx) had a meltdown at least that often...<br /><br />My son nursed until he was 4 so that was our go-to solution until then - it worked, despite occasional neighboring passenger disapproval...<br /><br />Since then (my son is now 14 and daughter 11) it's been preparation and acclimatization and (so far) acceptance with the discomforts of travel. As long as he's aware what will happen, he is able to cope with it. If I am not comfortable, neither is he. TBH, I think some of his discomfort with earlier trips is due to my husband's discomfort - hubby is more comfortable now and when we fly with him there is little difference from when we fly with just me and the children, but he's had some bad flights...<br /><br />One of the things I've found common between my son and my husband is that neither realizes they are hungry until they are REALLY hungry and out of control. They need to be reminded to eat every couple hours to keep their energy level stable.<br /><br />Traveling is possible and desirable - it just takes some adjustments.AlysonRRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14475207843418392225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841851020927689161.post-18018755328972922272013-10-11T03:06:58.148+11:002013-10-11T03:06:58.148+11:00Ha - love the little add-ons at the ends of each s...Ha - love the little add-ons at the ends of each subsection! <br />Good ideas, too.<br />Full Spectrum Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11460737436704927666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841851020927689161.post-29976232624728644202013-10-08T21:40:39.841+11:002013-10-08T21:40:39.841+11:00I think the problem has much to do with uncertaint...I think the problem has much to do with uncertainty of the whole situation, including length of the wait. I guess if there was a way of letting the kids know how much longer we have to wait, and to monitor the process, while having some plans in place to keep them occupied, that would probably help.Chrishttp://socialmazebook.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841851020927689161.post-36786260554978006982013-10-08T19:30:44.524+11:002013-10-08T19:30:44.524+11:00Ive just arrived back, literally half an hour ago,...Ive just arrived back, literally half an hour ago, after flying from Melbourne to Perth with my two Aspies. First time flying with them without my husband. Your'e right that it's the waiting points that can cause the most problems. My son is fascinated with all the conveyor belts (there's lots in airports). And I do find myself struggling through the airport, but having done a 4 week journey through UK/Europe in July, I concur, with Ipads long haul flights can be quite manageable. <br />Travelling with kids is hard work, but its usually worth it.sharon Morrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15492764403059640967noreply@blogger.com