Travelling in a car as a family. Help!!!

Hi, I would love some advice. My son is 14years old and he is autistic. We also have a 5 year old and a 7 year old. If we are ever in the car altogether there is an argument within seconds. Harry gets annoyed if they touch him by accident or sing along to the music in the car or sometimes if they even talk. What skills can we learn to help in this situation. Thank you for any advice you can give us. We need help!!!

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  • A 5 and a 7 year old will know exactly how to push all his buttons so sticking them in a confined space will always end badly - your only other option is to invest in a minibus so everyone has their own space.  Smiley

    At 14, he'll be wanting to prove himself so being in charge of navigation gives a little responsibility and is also good training for learning how to get about when he's older - linking phone directions to the reality of roads & traffic - a good skill to have.   Also, it will occupy his mind on long journeys looking out for landmarks.