After two years off due to the pandemic, the 'It's Cool To Fly American' program is back to help hundreds of families with children who have autism get real-life airport and airplane experience.
– After two years off due to the pandemic, the “It’s Cool To Fly American” program is back to help hundreds of families with children who have autism get real-life airport and airplane experience.
“My daughter has ADHD, so being on an airplane you have to be respectful, calm and my biggest concern is she has a lot of energy so I’m concerned she’s going to run up and down the aisles,” said Janet Diorio. Her 8-year-old daughter Caroline is on the autism spectrum and Janet wanted to see how she would act while traveling on an airplane.
American Airlines’ program gives parents and their children a mock traveling experience, including checking in, going through security, waiting at the gate, and boarding. The hustle and bustle of a crowded airport can be a lot for these kids, so this real-life scenario helps parents gauge how their children respond.
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