Music Concert (Sudden Plan)

Today we saw some family friends, and they said about going to see Lady Gaga at our closest arena, The London 02. Now London is an extremely busy place, and on top of this, the concert will be really busy. I have just asked my daughter if she would like to go but she is concerned about how she will cope. She absolutely loves music but it's so busy, she can become distressed quickly. Our family friends know she is autistic, and her daughters are similar sensory wise but aren't diagnosed. I've said she can wear her ear defenders, but it's the business she will struggle with more.

We will have to get the train up to London, stay there overnight too. This is a huge trigger for her, the change, not being at home, but I know she loves going on the train.

I am going to ask my other daughter if she would like to come, and this may make it easier for my other daughter since they have such a close bond and will be together.

Is there anything you can think of to make this a whole lot easier, especially because of the sensory overload, change, and the anxiety. We will make her a social story and a plan. We have not yet booked tickets because we only got offered today, and I can't even remember when this concert is.

Thanks in advance

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Number 18 days ago

My advice = plan, plan and then plan some more!

Although this might sound counter-intuitive......perhaps approach the O2 from the north of the river, and use the cable car to access the venue. If your daughter is afraid of heights, then obviously, this advice here is simply sheight!......but if not, then that "pre-adrenaline" shot (with MAGNIFICENT) views of London during the ride....might better prepare your daughter for the onslaught of screaming humans you will encounter at the O2 itself. Furthermore, the approach from the north is counter intuitive for most NT's and is therefore generally MUCH MUCH quieter - so you can gently build-up the resilience and stamina for the "main event."

In my experience, the O2 is particularly well organised and laid out well (please don't sue me if this is not your experience.)

I hope this opinion is of help to you and worthy of consideration.

Good luck with the experience.

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Number 18 days ago

My advice = plan, plan and then plan some more!

Although this might sound counter-intuitive......perhaps approach the O2 from the north of the river, and use the cable car to access the venue. If your daughter is afraid of heights, then obviously, this advice here is simply sheight!......but if not, then that "pre-adrenaline" shot (with MAGNIFICENT) views of London during the ride....might better prepare your daughter for the onslaught of screaming humans you will encounter at the O2 itself. Furthermore, the approach from the north is counter intuitive for most NT's and is therefore generally MUCH MUCH quieter - so you can gently build-up the resilience and stamina for the "main event."

In my experience, the O2 is particularly well organised and laid out well (please don't sue me if this is not your experience.)

I hope this opinion is of help to you and worthy of consideration.

Good luck with the experience.

Number.

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