Autistics Traveling
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Today’s Autistic Moment: A Podcast for Autistic Adults by An Autistic Adult
1h 7m
3 speakers
8 chapters
transcribed 24 days ago
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Why does traveling cause anxiety for many autistic adults?
Traveling can be exciting. Thanks to the internet age, we can look through a list of flights on any number of airlines and travel sites and select the dates and times we want for transportation, car rentals, and hotel reservations. Yet for many autistics, traveling escalates anxiety because of the sensory process. addressing needs such as loud and crowded airports, bus and train stations. Many autistics loathe having to go through TSA security checks because of the rush and personnel being unreasonable. Shalise Heard, the autistic travel goddess, is here to share the stories they have of traveling with some helpful ideas to help reduce anxiety and stress for autistics traveling. Welcome everyone to today's Autistic Moment, a podcast for autistic adults by an autistic adult.
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Hello Autism Community. My name is Lisa Morgan. I'm an autistic adult too, and I know firsthand what it feels like to be unintentionally harmed by well-meaning professionals when reaching out for help. My passion is to help autistic people find and use their own unique strengths to help themselves. Are you rule based? A literal thinker? have a focused interest. Let's figure out together how to use the strengths of autism to find solutions.
Who is the guest and what is her background as the “Autistic Travel Goddess”?
I offer life coaching for autistic adults and individualized workshops for professionals.
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
Why does traveling cause anxiety for many autistic adults?
0:00–6:06
2
Who is the guest and what is her background as the “Autistic Travel Goddess”?
6:06–11:47
3
What sensory‑based coping strategies does Shalise recommend for airports and flights?
11:47–15:09
4
How can autistic travelers prepare for TSA security checkpoints and reduce stress?
15:09–18:58
5
What should autistic travelers look for when choosing hotels and lodging?
18:58–22:34
6
How can wheelchair users and people with mobility devices travel more comfortably?
22:34–25:41
7
What financial and systemic barriers affect autistic people’s ability to travel, and how can they be addressed?
25:41–30:44
8
Which websites and resources are most helpful for planning accessible autistic travel?
30:44–1:07:39