Travel – General
Go Neuro Way: An Autistic Person’s Adventure Travelling the World by Dan Bird
Find out about the Sunflower Lanyard Scheme for those with hidden disabilities – let organisations such as travel companies, shops and other services know you have a hidden disability and may need help.
UK
Financial Help If You’re Disabled – depending on what benefits you receive, you may be entitled to free vehicle tax, a blue badge, free bus travel or help to hire a Motability vehicle
Rail Travel
Passenger Assist – get help with making a train journey in the UK if you are disabled (phone numbers, a website and app are available)
Air Travel
Information about UK airports for Autistic people is available, they may offer visual guides and/or videos, familiarisation visits and sunflower lanyards. Some airports offer quiet rooms or sensory rooms and the ability to move more quickly through security when travelling.
Check with your local airport to see if they offer a virtual tour or video walk round of the airport as familiarisation with the airport can help to avoid overwhelm when using the airport.
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has guidance on Special Assistance for Disabled passengers
Heathrow Airport Virtual tour – a step by step virtual guide to Heathrow airport including information for those travelling to Heathrow by train