July/Aug 2024 Newsletter: Travel and Transportation
AANE July/August 2024 Newsletter
Travel & Transportation
Whether going across town or across the globe, travel can bring joy, stress, excitement, exhaustion, and a host of other experiences for Autistic individuals. Read personal reflections and helpful information to make getting around easier.
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Travel as a Catalyst for Self-Discovery
Travel is not only a way to learn about other places and connect with interests, but also to learn about ourselves. Executive Director Brenda Dater shares what her Autistic daughter discovered on her first overseas trip without her family.
Don’t miss the free webinar on August 14 by PLAN of MA & RI about Special Needs Trusts — an option to create financial security for individuals with disabilities while retaining public benefits.
Daily transportation and distant travel can bring freedom as well as different kinds of challenges. Two Autistic adults share their perspectives on how they make their journeys more manageable.
Many families with Autistic children and teens wonder how to make vacations easier and a fun time for everyone. One parent of an Autistic son shares her tips from her family’s travels around the world.
Several state and local police departments have adopted a voluntary program using a blue envelope with printed information for both Autistic drivers and officers to use during a traffic stop. Read more about the Massachusetts State Police version of the program.
Individualized life coaching program for Autistic older teens & adults
By breaking down aspects of the travel process and planning for variable conditions, LifeMAP coaches can empower their clients to explore new destinations and pursue travel goals with greater ease and enjoyment. Learn more about LifeMAP.
LifeNet
Team-based support to help Massachusetts Autistic adults optimize independence
The LifeNet team can help Autistic individuals understand public transit systems, driving rules, airport procedures, and accommodations by engaging research, promoting advocacy, and planning together. Learn more about LifeNet.
Neurodiverse Couples Institute
Resources for couples and couples therapists/coaches
Summer can bring stress from disrupted routines and travel to unfamiliar places. AANE’s online course 101 for Couples helps partners understand the role of neurodiversity in relationships and how to communicate more effectively. Learn more about 101 for Couples.
