[header] How to take an autistic child on vacation [title] Know your child. [step] Autistic children thrive on a routine and predictability. A vacation is a break from routine, which can be upsetting and confusing, especially if your child is in an unfamiliar place.
[header] How to take an autistic child on vacation [title] Know your child. [step] Autistic children thrive on a routine and predictability. A vacation is a break from routine, which can be upsetting and confusing, especially if your child is in an unfamiliar place.
You can help them adjust to their new schedule by providing an initial dose of schedule food, such as ginger ale, or a cold-water bottle. [substeps] For the first day of vacation, having an initial dose of schedule food or water can help them adjust well to the new space. When you travel, make sure your schedule is flexible enough for them to find their way home safely. [substeps] Make sure your child spends the day and night in bed, not on the computer or with toys. Therefore, have in mind activities that you know your child will enjoy. If your child enjoys the thrill of amusement parks, then that may be your best option. They may also feel pressure to travel and are suddenly exposed to new and undesirable accommodations. [substeps] If you tell your child that you will take their vacation vacation, this will be a great opportunity to tell them that you would rather explore more exciting things with them.