Quiet rooms for autistic youth added to airports #spd

A recent change in the way some airports are running might just have brought a little sanity to families and other passengers alike. Do you know a child that is on the autism spectrum or have you ever traveled with children in general? If you answered yes to either of these questions, chances are that you know traveling with autistic children can be extremely difficult.

Many airports are adding autism-friendly rooms

Autistic children often have a hard time being overwhelmed by far too many stimuli around them. This is also true for children that may be anywhere on the autistic spectrum. However, there is a new idea brought forth in a few airports that are called quiet rooms and can be used for a call center in a busy place.

Key Takeaways:

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A new trend is in airports showing up across the country include a quiet room.
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These quiet rooms are designed to help those with autism or on the autism spectrum to find a calm space.
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Airports can be busy places that can overwhelm those on the autism spectrum that happen to be traveling with their families.