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Flying for the first time

mash

Hi,

New to this forum, me and my partner were approved as foster carers back in May and recieved our first placement in July. He has Asperges, Autism and ADHD and it has been a steep learning curve for us as we have no previous experience of the condition but feel we are coping well. We are planning to take him on holiday for October half term and we've started talking about the possibility of flying but he's not too keen at the moment... anyone have any tips or experience.

Many Thanks

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  • How old is he?  From experience you have to consider how you will cope if he has a meltdown (say just before you are about to board your plane).  Will you be able to pick him up and run for the departure gate.  I you cannot carry him, you may not have time to reassure him if time is not on your side.  I would also suggest getting some  Autism Identity card that you can produce (if need be).  

    Another idea is to create a folder and itinery for him to follow (they love knowing what's going to happen next).  A DVD for the flight, books of interest to him and some games.

    Our only issues occured in the airports.  We tended to do self catering and pretty much kept away from crowded places so kept stressors to a minimum.

    Hope you have a lovely time.

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  • How old is he?  From experience you have to consider how you will cope if he has a meltdown (say just before you are about to board your plane).  Will you be able to pick him up and run for the departure gate.  I you cannot carry him, you may not have time to reassure him if time is not on your side.  I would also suggest getting some  Autism Identity card that you can produce (if need be).  

    Another idea is to create a folder and itinery for him to follow (they love knowing what's going to happen next).  A DVD for the flight, books of interest to him and some games.

    Our only issues occured in the airports.  We tended to do self catering and pretty much kept away from crowded places so kept stressors to a minimum.

    Hope you have a lovely time.

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