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Make Flying a Positive Experience.
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Welcome to 'Flying with Autism Foundation'
This website is designed to help you navigate the maze of procedures and options involved in flying with autism.
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Here you will find a wealth of information and tools to make your flight as comfortable as possible.
Do you have any questions? Please don’t hesitate to ask. On weekdays, we are available personally via the chat function, or you can send an email to info@vliegenmetautisme.nl.
For many people, flying is a natural way to travel. But for many children and adults with autism or sensory sensitivities, air travel can often be an overwhelming experience.
The crowds, lack of clarity, and multitude of stimuli at an airport can be so stressful that flying simply becomes impossible.
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Flying with Autism is committed to lowering these barriers and helping travelers prepare for a flight. Through airport tours, personalized support, and clear pre-travel information, calm, structure, and confidence can be established. Explore this website to discover what is possible.
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- Your Support Makes a Difference -
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Would you like to support our work? With your contribution and involvement, we can make travel possible and enjoyable for people with autism. Together, we can take bigger steps to make air travel more accessible.
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Read more under the “Donations” menu.
Schiphol Autism Tour
An educational tour where you will learn everything about what goes into a plane taking to the skies, with a unique look behind the scenes.
More information about the tour
Individual Airport Tour
If a group tour is not feasible, we can offer a customized experience just for you. This is also available for organizations or groups outside of the regular tours.
More information about an individual tour or groups
Webinars
Would you rather have a webinar or workshop online than on location? That is possible! During the webinar, all components that we share during the lecture will be discussed. There is plenty of room for questions.
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More information for a webinar
Manual Flying with Autism
The manual provides useful tips for preparing your flight. It includes personal experiences and practical information. The manual is available as a hardcover and as an e-book.​​
In our webshop, you will find a variety of items for sensory support during your flight:
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Cuddle necklaces
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Bag/keychain accessories
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Luggage tags
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Stress-relief hearts
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And much more…
Regional Airport Tours
During the tour you will receive all information about the procedures at Rotterdam The Hague Airport, Maastricht Aachen Airport or Groningen Airport Eelde with a unique look at the departure hall and the Security Check
More information about the tour
Lectures on locations
An interactive lecture with ins and outs about a flight with autism. What does flying mean for the passenger and what is possible here? Useful tips are shared for during the trip and in the preparation.
More information about requesting a lecture
Experience Morning at Aviodrome Lelystad
What Does an Airplane Look Like Inside? Experience What It Feels Like to Sit in an Airplane Seat.
Together, we’ll go through the process, including preparation tips and explanations, in collaboration with the Aviodrome Aviation Museum.
More information
Airport Route Map
Step by step, the airport route is clearly displayed. From arrival to the gate, each step can be checked off. It provides clarity and guidance and is also fun for the kids!
Directly to the route map