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Does anyone know the procedure airport security takes when dealing with passengers who have autism.  I am concerned that my son may panic and refuse a body search and this in itself could look suspicious.  Would a letter starting he has autism give him some form of immunity from this type of physical contact.  

Welcome your advice on this.

  • First flight in over 10 years from Edinburgh airport, never again, no seating or quiet area, took two carers, who were separated from me, and not allowed back to me, trays falling off the security belt, all lost sight of personal items, carer trying to find my items, lanyard removed, also limited mobility, left crying with my back to where my carers were, never again, wrote to them uninterested have no understanding of autism, my return flight from Spain, check in, staff, security, boarding excellent all the way well done sapin.

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    It's in the airport's interest to help you get through with the minimum fuss. Speak to them beforehand and ask if there is a fast track as mentioned in Coogybear's article. I expect the staff will be considerate and won't want an incident on their hands so they should be able to do it with minimal fuss.

    Also, show your son what happens to everyone else as you go through. If he can see that this is normal and that he isn't being picked on then he might take it better.

    I don't think you can expect immunity from this as it would be an obvious loophole for the terrorists to exploit.

  • hi there i would go to your GP surely they can write a letter stating he has autism and doesnt like being touched , my son is like that and we went to america in2003 and we were all search not a pleasent experience 

  • This arrived in my inbox today, i'm not sure if it's helpful, but it is calling for greater awareness. Sorry I can't help more. we no longer holiday.

    www.eveningtelegraph.co.uk/.../airports-urged-to-boost-autism-help-1.454807

    Kind Regards,

    coogybear xx