AIRPLANES & AUTISM
Several situations have happened around the world where a family has been removed from the an airplane because their child who is on the autism spectrum had a meltdown due to inconveniences that could have been prevented.
Travel can be stressful for anyone let alone a child on the autism spectrum, and for Salama and I this has always been a concern for us and something we try to our best to prepare for. What we have learned through this video is that there is a "Special Service Code" DPNA which stands for "Disabled Passenger with intellectual or developmental disability needing assistance".
Travellers can use this code with the travel agent or airline when booking a flight which will then allow them to list the support they need such as boarding the flight early, getting a hot meal upon boarding, or ensuring that you are all sitting together, essentially anything that can be done to make the travel experience as soon as possible.
The problem here is that Airlines and Airports are not required to cater to the requirements when you use a DPNA code, more importantly many passengers around the world don't even know it exists. That is why it is so important to raise awareness for the DPNA code, to push our airlines and our airports to acknowledge the code and ensure that travel is inclusive no matter what your needs are, so that we can all experience travelling this world with safety and dignity.
Much love and God bless.
Thank you Travelport and Etihad Airways for raising awarness about the DPNA code and making this video possible, and for all the work you are doing to make global travel inclusive and safe for everyone. #TravelUnified
For anyone looking to learn more about the important work Travelport, a system for airlines to book flights, are doing you can check here: www.travelport.com/travelunified
Extra thanks to the Fathering Autism for the clips! / fatheringautism
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I never knew this code existed!! I've been avoiding flying with my family because my son is on the Autism Spectrum and he had a meltdown when he was 18 months on an Airplane, it was a horrible experience and I didn't want to travel ever again!! I think I'll try a short haul flight with this code and see how it goes In sha Allah. Thanks for sharing this
May allah bless your son
@@Omrz. Ameen, thanks
My dear dont give up ... i also started flying with my son at the age of 3 it will get better with the koederat of Allah ... in shaa Allah Ameen
@@nazliapaluse7089thank you, in sha Allah. I'd love to take him to see family abroad but the long haul flights just put me off. Then I also worry how he will be in a new environment
At 3 years old i would sing on the plane all the rhymes that kept him focus n took his game's with us n i also got a calmer meds at my homeopath ... all the best n success for u n ur child may Allah protect u where ever u go with him ... bear patience n Allah will reward ur intentions with him
Abdullah is cute and adorable. God bless him so much.
my son named Abdullaha
@@shaziaparveen4133 that's nice
@No one Knows my name haha i like your name
shanthiraja69 thank you
Abdullah is so cute may Allah protect you all and bestow him well health ameen
I’m a 41 year old man in tears over this one. Thank you.
I'm autistic and I'm glad to hear of such a code. I get stressed out on flights, train and bus rides. Sometimes I wish I could buy my own plane!
I've been on Buses and Trains and I don't get stressed, and I have autism... Though I haven't flown by plane before
@@noahnuance9868 I have autism and I have very sensitive ears so my first time on a plane was extremely bad
Sending my love your way 💖💖
Same man.... I also get sometimes aggressiv to. That's why I dont like driving with bus.
@@devlinburns8496 Try noise cancelling headphones, it may ease your stress, God Bless
I have autism and flying is my biggest struggle I can’t thank you enough
wish u all the best
Are you really that dumb to think that people with autism can't write ? Open a book or something, you just humiliated yourself because of your ignorance.
@@furioushinzo1063 she has autism, she's on the spectrum. Autism doesn't equal illiterate. Duhhhhhhhhh.
All the best!
Sam
“I haven't found much on children with Autism in the Quran but I did read this imam's interpretation. He states the "pen is never lifted" for them, in other words, they can never sin. So in a way, Allah (swt) has literally given you an angel.”
I don't know about this! They are different not angels, all children are but adults with autism study just experience life differently and see it differently and they do sin as well!
Very nice Fatima i have a autistic daughter and she blessing from God for us
@@Karawoolfe You are right but some of them are not right in the head and you soon but don't really know what they are doing like a normal human so in a way it's 50-50
@@Karawoolfe that is not what is meant, what they were trying to say is that they will not be punished for it. And god knows best
Hey please tell me where it says this in the Quran (educational purposes)
Oh wow. My son has autism and ADD. He's 19 and traveling is extremely stressful for him. Will definitely use this code. Thank you x
@YOLO MORGANNWG the hell
I have a kid on Spectrum, and THIS video made a huge difference. We have been using this every time we travel. Thank you
Must be difficult for you to share all these about your son, but look in the comments, how many people you have helped! You and your wife have kind souls, God bless your family!
My sister-in-law is mentally and physically disabled and none of us ever knew about this code! Time to call the in-laws 😀
Right
That's so nice Y'all have a happy life together! Take care of her
As a fellow autistic person I just want to say that you and your wife are taking really good care of your child and you are amazing!
I am also autistic and agree with you!
I'm autistic AND ADHD so it makes the autism even worse
@@DuckyAnimations02 no ur not kid
@@Nicole-lq5uq And whats that supposed to mean?
@@Nicole-lq5uq how would u even know
This is the only time “raise awareness” is directly linked to the outcome I am on the spectrum and I just want to say that we do get bullied-a LOT. Seeing abdullah safe and happy in this flight was so pleasing! nice video Khalid!
@SADIQ IBRAHIM🇬🇧 happy for you brother
you truly have changed our life. i didnt know about this code before. and i couldnt thanku enough.
This is not just super useful for parents with special needs children but also for other people/passangers. Awareness is key. Kudos to our airline systems for coming up with the DPNA code.
Now the airlines should bring more awareness to it. People need to know about this.
Thank you. My grandson is on the Autism spectrum. He hates to travel or leave his house. My grandson's very intelligent and loves everything about computers. May Allah reward you for informing us about airline travel for Autistic people.
@@sadiqibrahim6322 hi someone I know has autism how did they medication help and where could I find it
Was googling long haul flights with an autistic and came across this. Thank you for this code. I am a single parent with 3 children and youngest is autistic. We have done short flights when he was smaller and he slept through but as he’s gotten older his struggles have changed and I’m super anxious so trying to prepare as much as I can. Our flight is going to be about 14 hours with a 4 hour wait in between. Making so much dua it goes easy for him. He’s non verbal and can only eat about 5 things. Please make dua for us. It so difficult trying to give my other two children the life they want without making my youngest struggle.
Hallo, did u make it? My son is 10 and also non verbal. I wonder if u finally can use the dpna code? How if we buying ticket by online?
I have goosebumps ..this Man is Amazing and an Amazing Father 👍Mashallah God sent. My Brother was somewhere in that Spectrum and as a family we strive to see them live normal lives and this process makes us more humble and dissolve all the meaningless differences that exist in the Society. Am glad I came across this. 🙌
Such an informative video. I'm coming to know about DPNA for the first time. Thank you!! 😊 may Allah bless you and your family for your efforts
same
Mansha ALLAH may Allah bless you and your family in this dunya and the akhira
Sadio Yusuf i assume the N in “masha allah” was in their by accident
Ameen
Ameen
Ameen
@@hellicure are you trying to sound smart or what
Abudallah looks a lot like his dad And Abdullah's brother looks like his mother Mashallah
please don’t call him “intellectually disabled” he isn’t! he’s so precious and gifted God bless him ❤
Wow didn't know about this code my son got same problem n I was worried about him cause we going on holiday in july insha'Allah Jazakall'Allah so much for this information may Allah reward you n keep yr family always happy aameen.
May allah bless your son
3:42 Abdullah's Shirt: "I NEED MORE SLEEP" Me: "You know, so do I."
That's my PJ!!
The most relatable shirt of all...
@Jazz Juneja 3 am 9 am
I have Autism and I'm a Muslim revert and my friend is taking me on Umrah in November in sha allah
I have a child with such a condition with a physical disability but now I am used to it,I have always taken it a part of her and my life.She is now a grown up girl and she is a part of who I am. God is always great.
As a travel professional, i've never even heard of this! I will certainly inform my team about this, first thing tomorrow! Thank you for sharing Khalid, Salama and Family! :)
Been traveling with my son with Autism and yes I bring every gadget known to man to keep him busy...in United States disabled people go 1st for sitting..everytime I said my son has Autism and let me 1st before anybody else for sitting..God bless your baby 😊❤❤
My nephew has ADHD and autism, it's not such a big issue anymore because his ADHD got better and he learned to deal with both conditions himself a bit but the first few years it was a nightmare. Not even because of us not knowing how to handle the situation but more because of how other people reacted. They just made it worse. Wish there was something like this 10 years ago.
Abdullah has the most important ingredient for success, a family that loves and accepts him...cutting down on as much stimulation as possible in any situation is another key...what a beautiful family.
@SADIQ IBRAHIM🇬🇧 This is wonderful 🌟
Thanks a lot for raising awareness, I am an Occupational therapist, I was not aware of such codes. Please keep doing such good work for the society, we need people like you in this world. Thanks again.
May Allah reward you and your family for sharing this journey with us. I am the mother of 3 sons on the autism spectrum. I am also a travel agent. I did not know about the DPNA code. Now, I will spread awareness among my clients and with other families who have loved ones with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.
3 is too much its hard😢
THERE IS A SOLUTION FOR EVERY PROBLEM IN THIS WORLD SO DON'T WORRY , BE HAPPY .
Good luck in war then
@@jelle2306 cursed comment
World hunger where is the solution?
@@abirkanaa539 overclocking all food producers in the world but everyone is too lazy to do that so and it doesnt help us neither we might get a food crisis aswell so yes thats currently an unfixable problem but still fixable
Sadly not really.
Can we just appreciate how he flew from Abudhabi to bahrian just to show how it's done
The kids and his wife is soo blessed to have a person like him..cute family 😍....this vedio will help so many people out their...good job
"And we're gonna swim, before lunch!" "...Before lunch?…okay!" 😂 his face got me dead
2:13 😂 at Salama, it’s such a parental reaction to a kid showing you something, love this family, bless you all
I'm a support worker for Autism I love my job it brings me so many rewards to be able to make there day a better...I work for 14 hour shifts daily...but I would not change it for anything else...they are my extended family. 🤗❤🤗
"Come on mommy,come on khalifa lets go" My heart💓🥺
My heart melted
whos khalifa
@@vegansause5767 his brother
Never knew about this code, I have a son who is almost 12 years with autism. Thank you for.
Afjfeb
Awe ❤️
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Amazing video..in America we need to see this video...you are a amazing family...men in America need to watch how a real man watches over their family...your wife is amazing too...she is so beautiful and patient...love back to you and your beautiful family ❤❤
Credit must be given to the airline as well who looked after the child very well
Your son is really high functioning compared to my son. The only time I was able to get him on a plane was when he was five yrs. old and wore head phones on and with a respite worker with me the entire time. I thank you for your help.
As a child I did have a small form of autism, I understand what it is and how some people in your neighborhood can react negatively. I still remember that some people said I was "crazy." I respect you because you try to explain to people what autism is. Greetings from Belgium.
It's not something you can grow out of, just so you know!
Fathering Autism is the name of the channel although I appreciate the attempt in giving credit (better done with permission and on-screen however). Security did just fine with our daughter. Her anxiety and the fact that it was 4:30 in the morning was the issue. That's why she was upset walking through the airport.
Hi Asa! Thank you so much for reaching out, was on KZhead and saw your comment. First and foremost I apologize for any misunderstanding my editor mentioned you had been in touch when we first released the video a few months back and I thought our crediting was sufficient. I have fixed the channel name and link myself, and once edit team is back I will look into fixing the video to incorporate the channel link there also. On another note thank you for all the work you are doing and raising awareness for Autism throughout the world, as a family it means so much us. Wishing you and your family all the love and happiness always. My family and I are in the US over the summer so would love to potentially work together on something if that is of interest. Much love, God bless and keep up the amazing work.
Khalid Al Ameri No worries, thank you for correcting it. I’ve had many of our subscribers contact us about the video when they saw it on Facebook. It’s a great video. Very educational. We could certainly do something together.
@@fatheringautism My pleasure, thank you so much for the kind words on the video, means a lot from you. Let's make it happen, our initial plans are to be there during the month of August, will definitely reach out closer to that date! Wishing you all the best!
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ASA Love from Pakistan but live in Saudi Arabia
Khalid all your videos are AMAZING.You really have given us an awareness about DPNA which many arent even aware of. Thanks a lot.God bless your family.
I saw my children in Al Raha Mall with the maid. I was in peace, but I was ashamed. I love you.
Thank you for showing me this. My son is on the spectrum and we fly to see my family at least twice a year. I enjoy your family so much! Sending y'all love, health, and happiness from South Carolina!
As a parent when I'm travelling most important thing is my kids don't get panic in flight I really appreciate you made this video, this video will help many people
Thank you Khalid Al Ameri for this episode. Allah bless your little Abdullah!
My son has autism too. Thank you so much for this video. You and your family are one of the best families in KZhead.
My younger brother has autism, I never knew nor do I think my family knows about this! Thank you so much for bringing awareness to this! Will make sure we use it the next time we travel.
Khalifa: Where’s that noise coming from? Khalid: THE ENGINE !
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Actually, it’s not the engines that you can hear in the clip, it’s the APU running, which is a motor in the small hole at the rear end of an aircraft, in this case the a320family, providing power and other electricity things to the plane. Best Regards, an aviation enthusiast
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Jónas Leiti nerd
Jónas Leiti I am 12 and I know that You are one smart cookie
*Very helpful video!* Ive been a teacher for 13 yrs so I know HOW difficult it can get to attend children with different needs. Would love to share this video with my team and the parents. Thank you so much for making this video! *Love you and Salama!* *You guys are MADE FOR EACHOTHER* ♥️🤗 *Lots of Love from India* 🙋♀️🇮🇳
Lots of love and blessings to you and your lovely family Sir. You are a breath of fresh air in an increasingly polarised world. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for educating us about the DPNA code and most importantly, for rightly being the change we like to see in the world. God bless you all!!!
He has no problem he is completely fine ☺️ Allah bless him 🙏😊
I am a substitute teacher and often have students on the autism spectrum in my classes. I have found that by preparing them for what is coming up is a LIFE CHANGER! eg Say they are going outside for a PE game I talk to them about how its OK if their team loses a point! I now have teachers requesting me for their classes with autistic students. Prep prep prep is the key! Thanks for this vlog!
True It help alot ..when we go out to eat I explain to him what we going to eat and where if we didn't get the food we want to eat I give him another choice of food he can get..it help alot .
This got tears in my eyes!! Thank you sooo much for raising awareness about the code. I've been scarred from my last trip in 2016.
Thank you 🙏🏻 for this. My son I severely sighted and always called disabled . I alway say he is differently able. But term “PERSON OF DETERMINATION “ sounds sooo positive. God Bless you and your entire Family.
I love your videos ! I’m on the spectrum and seeing representation & you not treating your child like he’s a burden is the best thing ever.. lots of people with autism are treated terribly 🥺 thank you 🙌🏼💝💝
Why will someone dislike such a video 🙄
143coolhunk shaitaan
@@kingdomrun LMAOOOO XD
kingdomrun hail shaitan
There is no video without dislikes
I suspect there will be people who take offence at the use of the term intellectual disability particularly in regard to a high functioning child on the autism spectrum. Autism is a neurological difference, my son is 12 and high functioning/ savant - he struggles with sensory issues but he is more intelligent than most grown men. Not every person on autism spectrum is low functioning and not everyone is high functioning, it is a spectrum - which is why it would be more inclusive to use terms like ‘neurological difference’ or ‘disability’ or even just use the term ‘autistic’ rather than use the term ‘intellectual disability’. I haven’t disliked the video- I found it very informative and think that this is a beautiful family but I can see why others may be offended.
I love your channel, Khalid.....Your channel is pure in its intentions and sheer joy to the heart. love from India!
You seem like a really humble guy. Thank you for posting this video. I have a 4 year old son. This brings me joy.
Maa shaa Allah So beautiful... I almost cried throught the entire video. Yes true the code exists and people should be aware of it. Much love Khalid❤❤ God bless you too.
My brother is also autistic and we have gone to airplanes, he actually loves flying
I wish one day people will have a DPNA mentality as well. Learn to give a break to such families rather than Constant Staring !!!
This is too good you are so nice and your wife is an Angel, you will live long and happily together IJN, what a beautiful family inn and out.
Omg finally these topics are covered I feel so happy to find these videos, I feel so much at ease to watch someone sharing their experience having a autism child thank you so much... Keep sharing more videos please such as how you guys cope when visiting cousins and functions in such situations they can get a bit unsettled.
Thanks very much for you I have 3 kids with disabilities , you are super father. God bless you and your family
Umnus Badro damn 3 kids with disabilities that must be tough for you
Khalid that’s so nice that your talking about autism and developmental disabilities. Thanks for standing up for the vulnerable. I’m Gloria from Daly City California. I’m Filipina from Philippines, I’m here in the USA 36 yrs. I love your vlog, you guys make me laugh😅all the time. Thank you so much
I love all your videos. For me I stayed in use since my childhood from 1983 to 2014 and UAE is like father country to me. Iam from India and well missing uae a lot. Your videos make me happy. Thanks for being on social media.
People with determination rather than disabilities.. Love that so much, wish we used that here in the states
my son is 8 and has High Functioning Autism and we’re planning to travel next year. Thank you so much @Khalid for this video and code. May Allah bless you and you beautiful family. 🙏🏻
I'm very glad this video came on screen. I've shared with some family to watch! Thank you brother for sharing this code! May Allah (SWT) bless you and your family!
A great video! 👍🏼
Mashallah, jazakAllah khair for posting this video… my daughter has autism as well and I never had any idea this code existed! Spreading the word to all the special needs groups I’m tied to and most of them had no idea it existed either. Inshallah this video helps many families. ❤️
You're a wonderful person! All your videos are full of positivity and smiles! God bless you and your family. Greetings from Italy
Omg my son too😥😥got Autism..we traveled last year and he was grt in plane slept through out the journey 11 hours...try to travel during their sleep time n also keep them comfy...and also ear plugs keep sound away...and also bring their fav toys n blanket..anything they like...fav food...milk...hope this helps some ppl...u all grt parents remember ..Allah is great😘subnaAllah Emerats were grt with us...
Why would someone dislike such an educative video? Anyway much love too and God bless ✌️
Thank you for raising awareness about this. This’ll change my life and the lives of those around me
Thank you so much for this video ! I’m Autistic ,myself, but normally I don’t book my flights, my mum does it all for us ! She uses DPNA code for me all the time and my dad is epileptic so gets assistance too - thanks to my mum we go together as a family (everywhere) and go in the special assistance lounge with the big comfy chairs away from all the shopping area with all the noise and bright lights (which i don’t like becuz of my sensory processing) - I will share with my friends who are also Autistic as they’re going on a gap year soon and need to purchase flight tickets ! Thanks so much/ Danke schön/ Danke je/ Najs Tuke (again) ! Love from Southeast England🏴, UK🇬🇧 ~.
@[SUS] CLINGERwho cares...😠
[SUS] CLINGER yo wtf u saying dude
[SUS] CLINGER i hate you 🤪 i have an autistic friend and he's the best so you can shut up
Wow you know how to say thank you in German I plan to be fluent in it and I kept on messing up the hard “ch” sound and I kept saying a lot of words wrong even when I tried again and I was thinking why is this German pronounciation so hard I can’t get it right
someone who is on the spectrum and has a partner that has Asperger's and nearly 30 will need to invest this for future flights
Thanks to you video our flights are stress free, my son is autistic and our trips used to be very stressful, now we are very excited for our next trip , I keep showing this video to my son every day to make him ready for the holiday, thank you khalid ❤
Thank you so much for doing this video! I came across the young girl one before yours and was so angry I had to comment on their video. The fact that something so simple as the flight attendant giving her something hot to eat would of defused the situation. Knowing about this code would of made sure the flight attendants knew and understood. I myself never knew about this code so will use it from now on. I have 2 with special needs. When they were younger we were able to board early with families with young children but now they are older we have to board in the scrable with adults which can cause an awful lot of upset. Being able to board early can make a lot of difference to get a child settled with I pads drinks etc so less anxiety and over excitement. So once again thank you
Dear Brother Khalid, Jazak Allah for letting people know about the DPNA code, I have 2 Autistic son's & flew with them on Emirates flight in 2018 & had great difficulty as we did not know about the code & didn't get the help needed. Mashallah your kids are cute. May Allah give you & your & family health & happiness. Ameen.
They seem like really wonderful and fierce parents. I hope that this video helps people. Thank you for raising awareness.
This video brought me to tears. I have a 5 year old daughter on the spectrum and want to travel with her but was so afraid of her having a melt down on the plane. Thank you for educating me on the code. I think I will book a short flight no more than an hour or 1 and half hour just to see how she does before I book a longer one. God bless you for this information. 🙏🏽
Also the flight attendants can be informed about her special needs and to know that the meltdowns will be normal
Much Respect to the father.... felt so humbled equally saddend when he bowed with joining hands out of gratitude to the airline Air hostess ... God bless your family and Abdullah Love from India 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Thank you for raising awareness and helping a lot of people make their life better .
When you mentioned Gandhi,I felt so happy.#Muchlove and #Respect from Kerala,India
I'm also from Kerala ❤
Eppol kerala motthum covid19 annu
My younger brother has autism, but now that he had been on flights many many times, he does not make any noise or anything, mainly my mother will give him medicine that makes him sleep :) ✨
What a wonderful item to cover, Not too may people are aware or as patient as others when it comes to this situation on a flight or journey. Well done you two.
I just found out about this thanks to you! My brother who’s about to turn 23 yo has intellectual disability and people who don’t know, they don’t know how to communicate with him.
"Come on mommy! Come on Khalifa!" **Screaming of adorablness intensifies**
Thats exactly what i was looking for xD
So cuteee
Thebaseelan Thebasavagam when I read this that part just came
3:48 🥺
And the way he says ‘Khalifa’ sounds like ‘Galira’ 🥰🥰 he’s so cute MashaAllah! ❤️❤️❤️
You can see the love for his family❤❤ as someone on the spectrum this made me incredibly happy. ❤ Thank you so much for making this video.
Other than u guys being my favorite couple...salama u are such an icon and have taught me that nobody and nothing can tell u about ur own beauty...u both are such wonderful parents may Allah grace u both with continuous patience and keep u guided. Alhamdulilah Abdullah is so so blessed. He's wonderful and please let him always know he's an extra special person
You have just given me a new life. Thank you so much. I have pressed the bell icon, so informative. I have a 13 year old daughter with moderate Autism spectrum, flights were always a dreaded thing even in thoughts. Will definitely try DPNA on my next flight. Thank you once again.
We're going to swim! And before lunch! Dad: before lunch? Okay 🤣❤ So precious.
Khalid Al Ameri you are the Best father for the Special Need Person . God Bless Abdulla your son .
I have a form of Autism (Asperger's syndrome) and I hate travelling on airplanes and boats, so many people crammed up together. Great video! Love from Greece.
This is so helpful my brother has autism and living here in the UAE everyone is so accepting and understanding of this situation
Angel Sahmarani because this guy is fucking cringe worthy
American airline is the worst ever airline
Travelled so many years, never knew. Awareness is extremely important NOW A DAYS. thanks
I recently found out my son has Autism too. Thumbs up to you for making it work for your family. May Allah give my family the courage, knowledge and patience to go through it. Thank you for sharing this.
Very nice of you to have shared this experience. Hope many parents and caregivers use this information to avoid difficult situations. My regards to all of you. I am also sure that with parents like two of you, Abdullah will be much better as he grows up. Bless you all.