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Autism and Holidays

MJJ24

Hello all, I have a 2 week cruise booked in August. I was just wondering if I could get any tips/techniques people use to survive when they go on holidays. 

I have already sunflower lanyard, assistance with boarding and disembarking. I have a thing with germs and using other peoples stuff so I also bring my own sleeping bag, towels, cutlery, mugs, water bottle. I will bring some safe snacks. It will be warm where we are going which isn't fab as I usually live in hoodies, I have brought some loose thin summer clothing and have been practicing wearing it so I am used to how it feels by the time we go. I have tried my best to research all the ports and what we might do. 

I am most worried probably about the business on and off the ships considering its school holidays. Being comfortable enough to actually be able to reset and relax in the safety of my cabin. Spending 2 weeks sharing a room with two others. 

I am worried about many many more stuff (I have GAD/SAD as well as autism so worry about literally everything and anything), so just any tips or advice anyone has on anything at all that may come up on a holiday would be appreciated. I prefer to be overly prepared as normally something I think I will be fine with ends up going wrong as I am so overstimulated with everything else. 

Thanks in advance from one very anxious girly <3

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  • Just a small thing, but you can get hoodies designed for summer use if that might make you feel more comfortable. Hope you have a great time.

  • in reply to DazeAndConfused

    35+ years ago I just grew my hair long so I could hide behind it. Ended up down to my waist.

    I felt so exposed when I cut it off to get a proper job. It was my shield.

    I don't think hoodies were a thing then, but having some amount of cover, even if just a hat and sunglasses, may help.

  • in reply to Stuart333

    +1 on the hat and sunglasses. I started out wearing a hat on orders from my dermatologist. Now I feel quite exposed when I'm outside without it. Because of the brim, when I dip my head all I see is the ground in front of me. The reduction in visual stimulation/input is quite calming in some environments.

    Mine's a simple cotton boonie hat (similar to a bucket hat, but with a wider, flatter brim). Get a larger size for all-day comfort. You can fold the brim down to block the sun/sights from any angle; better than a baseball cap, in that respect.

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  • in reply to Stuart333

    +1 on the hat and sunglasses. I started out wearing a hat on orders from my dermatologist. Now I feel quite exposed when I'm outside without it. Because of the brim, when I dip my head all I see is the ground in front of me. The reduction in visual stimulation/input is quite calming in some environments.

    Mine's a simple cotton boonie hat (similar to a bucket hat, but with a wider, flatter brim). Get a larger size for all-day comfort. You can fold the brim down to block the sun/sights from any angle; better than a baseball cap, in that respect.

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