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Autism Flies

Practice boarding events

Navigating an airport can be challenging for a healthy adult — but for individuals on the autism spectrum, it can be downright overwhelming. Airports are often crowded and full of new and unusual sensory experiences.

These very special programs give you the chance to practice every step of the boarding process at your local airport. It goes like this:

Register in advance, just like booking a real flight.
Bring the whole family to the airport on the day of the event.
Check in at the counter and receive your boarding passes.
Go through TSA security exactly as you would on a real flight.
Proceed to the assigned gate and wait for your flight (to nowhere) to be called.
Board the aircraft, get comfortably settled, and fasten your seat belts.
Listen to all onboard announcements.
When instructed, disembark the plane and go through the arrival process.
The program is FREE. It’s local. You can participate multiple times.