Autism Aviators is a program created by Autism Nova scotia in partnership with Nova Scotia's two commercial airports, the Halifax Stanfield International Airport and the J.A. Douglas McCurdy Sydney Airport.
Together, they have prepared resources to help prepare autistic children and youth and their families for air travel.
Some of these resources are highlighted here. Visit the Autism Aviators webpage to learn more about the program and all the resources they have to offer!
Illustrated cards that can be used to help prepare for travel and lists all the steps to successful flight travel. Can be shuffled and customized to adjust for each individual's trip.
Downloadable handouts with simple illustrations for creating Lanyard cards, tips to try if anxious, and guidelines for when to wear certain headphones during a flight
Picture description of arriving, checking-in, boarding, and flying from Halifax Airport to help prepare children with information about each stage of the flight travel experience.
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