Whether it’s a day trip to the zoo or a week at the beach, for some children on the autism spectrum, traveling is not fun. Travelling is unpredictable. Travelling upends daily routines. The new environments, different bed, different foods, noise, crowds, and strangers can be scary and overwhelming, especially when it happens all at once! Travelling also necessitates a lot more waiting than one is used to in everyday life:  waiting to get there, waiting for food, drink, and bathroom, waiting in lines, etc.

To alleviate the unpredictability and disruption of routine from travel, try some of these tips before you go on your next trip-