About this episode

Nina shares her family's experiences and strategies for traveling with her autistic son, Martin.

Travelling as a family can be joyful, but for families with children on the spectrum, it often comes with extra layers of preparation, uncertainty, and emotional baggage. In this episode of Adapting Together , we speak with Nina , a mother of twins. Her son Martin , now 18 years old, is non-verbal and on the autism spectrum, while his twin sister is neurotypical. Despite the challenges, travelling has become something Martin genuinely enjoys , and also something his family recognises through his smile, his calmness, and the way he responds to new environments. In this heartfelt and grounded episode, Nina shares with us How their family prepares before, during, and after trips Why preparation matters even more when travelling with an autistic family member Their experience using the Butterfly Effect service at Malaysian airports A difficult and distressing travel incident that led to police involvement - and how it was eventually resolved with understanding and empathy How their family practices “me-time” during trips by taking turns caring for Martin Why travelling doesn’t have to mean doing everything together, all the time Most importantly, Nina offers encouragement to parents…

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