DNPA code for children those having Autism Spectrum at the airline traveling.
DPNA: Disabled passenger with intellectual or developmental disability needing assistance.
Several situations have happened around the world where a family has been removed from 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.
DPNA is a special service request (SSR) code. SSR codes are used in the airline industry to communicate traveler preferences or needs to airlines.
How to ask for special assistance from airlines? Next time book a flight ticket, add the code "DPNA" in the free-text box that appears on the booking page, in case your child needs any additional support from the airline.
Traveling with special needs children is how parents can request support from airlines.
Children with intellectual disabilities like those on the autism spectrum can feel overwhelmed in unfamiliar surroundings and require special care. As a parent, how can you ensure that your child does not have to endure stress during a flight?
The special assistance facility offered by airlines in India to passengers with a disability or those with reduced mobility allows you to book wheelchairs prior to your scheduled flight, so when booking a flight ticket, make a request for it at the time of booking or inform the airline at least 2-48 hours prior to departure, as per the official websites.
We are, however, not just talking about physical disability. Children with intellectual disabilities. Children with intellectual disabilities like those on the autism spectrum or Down Syndrome can feel overwhelmed or uncomfortable in unfamiliar, crowded surroundings and therefore require special care.
Tips for parents of special needs children:
It is highly probable that a child with an intellectual disability might exhibit unusual behavior in a public area, and parents might feel embarrassed, stressed, or irritated, and may end up scolding the child.
Parents need to handle such situations with the utmost sensitivity. Barua suggested the following tips for parents to keep in mind when going out in public with special needs children.
- The child can behave in a certain way which can seem"inappropriate" to other people. But if the parent is uncomfortable with the child's behavior, others might all the more feel that something is wrong.
-The parent needs to be calm and comfort the child instead of criticizing or scolding them for their behavior because it is possible that the child may be dealing with something stressful in the environment and is trying to communicate it.
- In situations of crisis, parents should avoid getting into a fight with others or it can worsen matters for the child.
- Parents should not give in to any pressure from others but stand their ground to ensure their child is not discriminated against in any way.
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