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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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  • Hi, my wife and I cruise too on a regular basis and have found most crew are helpful and supportive. I suffer ASD and OCD but thankfully I am able to mange most uncomfortable situations by avoiding themGrimacing You don't say which cruise line you are sailing with so I cannot comment on specific situations onboard. I suffer anxiety in the main dining room, buffet and social gatherings such as cocktail parties and hosted lunches which I avoid. The dining room crew are invariably understanding and we always manage to get a table for two away from other, larger tables and the noise inherrent in dining venues.

    I am going to be using a Sunflower Card/Lanyard for the first time on our next cruise so I will report back here on my experiences. The best advice I can give is to engage with the relevent crew in all the venues you are likely to visit in advance and seek advice from the reception staff about trips ashore. I have, in the past, taken excursions but learnt quickly that I could not bear the crowded coaches or organised tours.

    Hope this helps!

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  • Hi, my wife and I cruise too on a regular basis and have found most crew are helpful and supportive. I suffer ASD and OCD but thankfully I am able to mange most uncomfortable situations by avoiding themGrimacing You don't say which cruise line you are sailing with so I cannot comment on specific situations onboard. I suffer anxiety in the main dining room, buffet and social gatherings such as cocktail parties and hosted lunches which I avoid. The dining room crew are invariably understanding and we always manage to get a table for two away from other, larger tables and the noise inherrent in dining venues.

    I am going to be using a Sunflower Card/Lanyard for the first time on our next cruise so I will report back here on my experiences. The best advice I can give is to engage with the relevent crew in all the venues you are likely to visit in advance and seek advice from the reception staff about trips ashore. I have, in the past, taken excursions but learnt quickly that I could not bear the crowded coaches or organised tours.

    Hope this helps!

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