Extra Help

Travelling with an autistic child can be much easier when you know what support is available. The Extra Help section of Autism Family Travel Guide brings together information about assistance services, accessibility schemes, and practical support that can make travel smoother for neurodivergent families.

Here you’ll find guides to the different types of help available before and during a trip, including airport special assistance, disability access schemes, travel support services, and hidden disability programmes. Many of these services are designed to reduce stress, shorten waiting times, and provide additional support in busy environments such as airports, train stations, and tourist attractions.

For families travelling with autism, understanding what support you can request can make a huge difference. Whether it’s priority boarding, quiet spaces, mobility assistance, or staff trained to support hidden disabilities, these services can help make travel more predictable and manageable.

This category shares practical advice based on real experiences of travelling as an autism family. You’ll find step-by-step guides, explanations of how different support systems work, and tips on when and how to request help.

If travelling sometimes feels overwhelming, knowing what support exists can make all the difference. These guides are designed to help autistic travellers and their families feel more confident navigating airports, transport systems, and destinations around the world.