{"id":5332,"date":"2022-08-25T19:11:51","date_gmt":"2022-08-25T19:11:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/njcts.org\/tsparents\/?p=5332"},"modified":"2022-08-30T18:29:59","modified_gmt":"2022-08-30T18:29:59","slug":"tips-for-traveling-with-tourette-syndrome","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/njcts.org\/tsparents\/tips-for-traveling-with-tourette-syndrome\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Traveling with Tourette Syndrome"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Are you planning on traveling this fall or for the upcoming holidays? You cannot be too early in your preparations if you have Tourette Syndrome (TS) or are traveling with someone who has TS. Extra preparation can make the trip much smoother. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Traveling can be stressful for everyone. Air travelers are subject to long lines, cumbersome security measures that often invade one\u2019s personal space, canceled flights, and fellow passengers that are sometimes agitated. Then there is COVID and the on-going questions about masking and sanitization. There are ways to alleviate some of the stress but often unexpected situations pop-up and things can get difficult in a hurry. If someone has tics or outward behaviors that might draw the wrong kind of attention, an already stressful situation can escalate. Here are some tips for travelers with TS and their travel partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Don\u2019t worry, if you cannot plan weeks in advance, the airport and security services are still available to you and many of these tips can be prepared with short notice.<\/p>\n\n\n