Pax with autism

[WoPi]

Hi all,

Anyone ever flown passengers with autism spectrum? Got any particular tips? 

It will be 20min/flight in an Astar. 12 pax + 3 support workers.

Thanks!

[just looking]

I flew a 11 year old with autism. His parents were worried sick. Probably the most uneventful passenger i ever flew. Right from start up he calmed and loved the whole thing. His parents couldn't believe it. Wish you all the best.

[whippersnapr]

Autism is a pretty big spectrum of how people will react or interact.  Autism can be used as a broad brush in similar fashion to how ADD/ADHD was in the 90's. 

Best thing is just to ensure they're comfortable just like any other passenger and feel empowered that they can speak up if they have concerns.  If they're nonverbal or struggle with stimulus and are unable to care for themselves fully they will likely have someone providing care for them in some capacity, just ensure you do a specific safety briefing with them and their caregiver.   

Depending on your SOPs, it might be prudent to limit the subject passenger to the backseat if they are unable to take instruction and you don't have a caregiver able to restrict their movement towards flight or engine controls.

[WoPi]

Thank you for your answers justlooking and whippersnapr. I'll get in touch with the organization to see what's the best way to make it work.

Have a good day!

[just looking]

12 hours ago, whippersnapr said:

Autism is a pretty big spectrum of how people will react or interact.  Autism can be used as a broad brush in similar fashion to how ADD/ADHD was in the 90's. 

Best thing is just to ensure they're comfortable just like any other passenger and feel empowered that they can speak up if they have concerns.  If they're nonverbal or struggle with stimulus and are unable to care for themselves fully they will likely have someone providing care for them in some capacity, just ensure you do a specific safety briefing with them and their caregiver.   

Depending on your SOPs, it might be prudent to limit the subject passenger to the backseat if they are unable to take instruction and you don't have a caregiver able to restrict their movement towards flight or engine controls.

I would agree Backseat Only