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Flight Time

submitted by alainajoy

We had a great experience a few weeks ago that needs to be shared. Last month I was doing some exploring of websites that come up when I google "autism" and I found an ad for a nonprofit called Challenge Air.
Challenge Air is a group that organizes events where children with disabilities of any kind can experience flying in- and sometimes piloting!- a small airplane.


Missing Teen From Florida Found Safe in California

13 year old Kenton Weaver went missing on Tuesday in West Boca, Florida . Kenton, diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome was found safe in California, having somehow boarded an aircraft and traveled to San Jose to visit his mother and other family.

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Wed, 04/29/2009 - 10:36

Challenge Air

submitted by MattUsey

I’ve heard discussions about the upcoming Challenge Air events here in the Dallas area. It’s an awesome event in which pilots and airports and vendors volunteer their time and products so that special needs youths can get the opportunity to fly in (and even pilot) an airplane.


Preparing Airline Crew

Rashele Barton explains that you can make your trip by plane more comfortable by preparing the staff of the airline for your special needs child.

Domestic vs International Flying

Rashele Barton explains the difference in flying domestically and flying internationally and provides some tips to make the trip go smoothly.

At the Airport

Rashele Barton gives some useful tips on things to do at the airport to make a trip by plane less stressful for you and your child.

Preparing Your Child for a Plane Trip

Rashele Barton gives helpful advice on preparing your child on the spectrum for a trip by plane.

Preparing for a Plane Trip

Rashele Barton gives an introduction to traveling by plane, focussing on preparing for the trip and listing things to bring along to make the trip easier.

Flying 101

USA Today posted an article that speaks from a parent perspective in offering tips to flying with an autistic child, in addition to some experiences others have encountered from fellow travelers.

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Thu, 07/24/2008 - 07:55

How To Travel: ASD Style

Rashele Barton has more than 15 years of experience in the travel industry. Having a might alter some of your family travel plans but it should not eliminate them. Whether you are traveling to Disney World, to visit grandparents, jumping the train to head to a sporting event or simply trying to decide whether to risk it or not, Rashele shares practical tips and tricks that will work for anyone traveling with someone that has an ASD.

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