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Flying with kids with disabilities: 5 tips to make the trip easier

June 21, 2023 • Exceptional Lives • Season 1 • Episode 48

0:00 | 8:20

Flying with kids with disabilities can be stressful and overwhelming. This week’s podcast episode has 5 tips to make the trip easier for you and your child.

Resources mentioned in this episode

Better parenting using self-regulation
What is self-regulation and how can it help me be a better parent?
¿Qué es la autorregulación y cómo puede ayudarme a ser un mejor padre?
Co-regulation: Your secret tool for managing meltdowns
How can co-regulation help my child’s behavior? Strategies for parenting children with disabilities
¿Cómo puede ayudarle a mi hijo la corregulación? Estrategias para ser padre de niños con discapacidades
US Department of Transportation; Wheelchairs and Other Assistive Devices
Disabilities and Medical Conditions
What is the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower?
Wings for Autism / Wings for All
TSA Notification Card
What To Do When an Airline Damages Your Wheelchair

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